Events & Activities Coordinator

**Role overview**:
Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.

**The Opportunity**

Albany Creek Retirement Village is set on 11 hectares of beautifully maintained gardens and greenery that surrounds its 380+ independent living villas & apartments. We have a rare opportunity for a passionate, creative and energised Events & Activities Coordinator to coordinate events, activities, functions and services for residents. In this community, you will motivate, engage and enable residents within our apartments to participate in a wide range of experiences including physical, social and community-orientated activities every day. This is a highly rewarding role where you will enjoy creating a culture of vibrancy within our Albany Creek team. **Regardless of your background, if you are passionate about promoting the independence of senior Australians, this role is for you**

**This is a permanent full-time role working Monday-Friday.**

**What we offer**:

- $34.04 + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances + superannuation
- Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
- Opportunities for further career progression
- Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community
- Opportunity to take part in Aveo Learning & Development courses to develop your professional skills

**You will**
- Coordinate and deliver fun, inclusive and exciting events to our residents on a regular schedule (think - morning teas, music classes, happy hours, bus trips, bingo and more)
- Deliver a holistic activities program that promotes independence, learning new hobbies and enabling social connections with other residents
- Collaborate and engage with key stakeholders such as local businesses, schools, childcare centres and Aveo staff to deliver programs that builds participation
- Create schedules for all new events and distribute monthly newsletters highlighting upcoming events
- Be the welcoming face to all new residents in the community by ensuring they are engaged and supported in their transition to our community.
- Complete general ad-hoc duties including (but not limited to): conducting feedback, attending meetings, participating in events and general administrative tasks

**What you will bring**
- A genuine interest in improving the lives of seniors
- A passion for coordinating programs, events or activities with a resident-centred approach
- Be creative - we want someone to create FUN events
- Certificate IV in Leisure & Health (desired, but not essential)
- Two COVID-19 Vaccinations and First Aid & CPR Certificate (required or willing to obtain prior to commencement)
- Current Police Check clearance (We can complete for you)

**Who we are**

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by Brookfield Asset Management, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 12,000 residents across 80+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1900 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.

**What's next?**
- Aveo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on hiring great people regardless of their race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, background, religion, age, or sexual orientation. _We treasure skills, expertise, and commitment. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best talent in the industry. Diversity is essential to our success; we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all our people feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and embraced for who they are._

**Job ID**
- 30359

**Closes**
- 2pm, 13 Dec 2024

**Location**
- Aveo Albany Creek, Albany Creek, QLD, 4035

**Type**
- Full Time

**Category**
- Communities