Recreation Officer

2 weeks ago

Geelong, Australia Wintringham Full time

**Recreation Officer - Community**

**Barwon Office (Geelong)**

**Casual Basis**
- **Work with a rapidly growing not for profit organisation committed to social justice**:

- **Competitive base rate**:$34.05 - $45.16**per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications) + 25% casual loading**:

- **Discounted membership at over 290 gyms/recreation centres**:

- **Access to Salary Packaging**:

- **Casual Basis providing ad hoc relief to the team in Regional Victoria**:

- **Based at our Barwon Office in Geelong (VIC)**

**About us**

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.

**Your new role**

Join our Recreation team in Geelong (Barwon Office) as a Casual Recreation Officer and help individuals stay connected to the activities they love.

In this flexible role, you’ll work alongside our Recreation Co-ordinator to support people in pursuing their interests—whether it’s art, sport, music, or community outings. Your work will foster inclusion, dignity, and wellbeing across diverse communities.

Rosters are ad hoc, offering variety and the chance to step in when your support is needed most. If you're driven by equity, empowerment, and human connection, we’d love to hear from you.

**Your responsibilities and duties will also include**:

- Developing recreation programs, which will assist clients to further develop their everyday living skills to promote independence
- Being involved in regular meetings with case management staff
- Encouraging clients to maintain their community associations and contacts
- Promoting recreational opportunities available within the broader community
- Facilitating activities that promote access to venues, events and recreational opportunities
- Facilitating programs that maintain and enhance client independence
- Maintaining accurate records regarding the range of activities and client participation
- Being aware of relevant legislative standards and guidelines
- A relevant qualification in Leisure and Lifestyle.
- Experience working with people who are at risk or experienced homelessness.
- Current drivers’ licence (mandatory)
- Working reliable vehicle (mandatory)
- An understanding of complex clients with challenging behaviours.
- Well-developed communications skills and the ability to engage people from varying backgrounds.
- First Aid Certificate.

**This sounds great How do I apply?**

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description here

**Applications can be directed to Neil Kelly and submitted via our website.**

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on **Wednesday 10**th** of September 2025 at 5pm.**

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

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