PPRHS Leisure and Lifestyle coordinator

Job no: 915948

Work type: Part time

Location: Yorke and Mid North

Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie Regional Health Service, Hammill House
• WHA3 - Salary $1, $1,117.60 per week (pro rata) + Superannuation + leave Loading & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Part Time position (24 hours per fortnight)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Overview

Join our dedicated team as Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator and contribute to a rewarding environment where every day makes a difference in the lives of our residents.

The Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator plays a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of our residents by coordinating and delivering engaging cognitive, social, and physical programs tailored to individual needs. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the Coordinator fosters creativity, independence, and meaningful engagement among residents.

Key responsibilities:

• Assessing residents' cognitive, social, and physical needs to inform program development.
• Designing and implementing programs that promote resident well-being and independence.
• Conducting group and individual activities, adjusting strategies based on resident responses.
• Collaborating with volunteers and reporting progress to the Clinical Services Coordinator.
• Liaising with families and friends of residents to ensure inclusive care planning.
• Documenting program outcomes to demonstrate effectiveness.

Essential Criteria

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across diverse backgrounds.
• Capacity to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.
• Competency in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with computer-based programs.
• Understanding of customer service principles and commitment to resident-centered care.

A current First Aid Certificate and/or TAFE Certificate III in Aged Care, Community Services, or Diversional Therapy (or equivalent) desirable but not essential

About Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is here. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 915948

Enquiries

Amy Fogarty

Position: Nurse Manager

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Application Closing Date

23 October week close PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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Advertised: 09 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time