Program Assistant

5 days ago

Canterbury, Australia BASScare Full time

Closing date: 30/06/2025

**Make a real impact in the lives of older adults through meaningful programs and community connection.**

Are you warm, energetic, and passionate about helping people feel supported and engaged? Do you love planning and leading inclusive, meaningful activities? Join BASScare as a Program Assistant and help create vibrant experiences for older adults at our Community Centre in Canterbury.

**About the Role**

In this hands-on role, you'll help plan and deliver a wide variety of activities and events—from group learning sessions and community dining to outings and special celebrations. You'll work closely with clients to promote social connection, independence, and wellbeing, all while being part of a friendly and supportive team.

This is a Permanent Part-time role, 21 hours per week.

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Deliver engaging programs that foster creativity, connection, and a sense of purpose.
- Research and present meaningful topics that spark conversation, curiosity, and learning.
- Create a warm, welcoming environment by greeting clients and visitors, building relationships, and making sure everyone feels included.
- Support client transport to and from the Community Centre and on outings across greater Melbourne, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Collaborate with a passionate team to develop and enhance programs based on client interests, feedback, and ideas.

**About You**
- You're compassionate, enthusiastic, and enjoy working with people from all walks of life.
- You have strong communication and presentation skills.
- You're comfortable driving a 12-seat minibus and assisting clients with mobility needs.
- You're proactive, organised, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.

**Essential**
- A current driver’s licence and willingness to drive a 12-seat minibus
- Confidence using a computer, phone, and GPS navigation tools
- Current First Aid certificate and Police Check
- Australian working rights

**Highly Desirable**
- Experience in aged care, disability, or community services
- Certificate III in Aged Care or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or similar)

**Why Join BASScare?**

BASScare is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of services that support older people to live well and stay connected to their community. We offer meals-on-wheels, residential and respite care, dementia-specific services, retirement living, and community-based programs at our day centres in Ashburton and Canterbury.

**What We Offer**
- Salary packaging to boost your take-home pay (enjoy up to $15,900 in general living expenses and an additional $2,650 in meal and entertainment benefits)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free onsite parking and close to public transport
- Supportive, inclusive team culture
- Regular social events and staff recognition perks

**Ready to Apply?**

Attach your resume and a short cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria in the “About You” section.

Thank you for considering a career at BASScare. We can’t wait to meet you

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