Leisure and Activities Coordinator

Job no: 918329

Work type: Part time

Location: Murray and Mallee

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

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Karoonda
• OPS2 | Part Time Contract 0.63 FTE | Ongoing
• Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a (pro rata)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Our Team as a Leisure and Activities Coordinator – Enrich Lives Through Creativity and Care

Make a positive difference every day by supporting aged residents to live with purpose, joy, and connection in a caring environment. Bring your creativity and compassion to design meaningful activities that brighten lives and foster a strong sense of community.

About the Role:

As the Leisure and Activities Coordinator, you'll play a key role in enhancing the quality of life and wellbeing of aged residents at Karoonda Hospital. In this rewarding position, you'll plan, deliver, and oversee a diverse range of programs and activities that promote enjoyment, engagement, and purpose for residents.

You'll ensure all activities are resident-focused, well-organised, and responsive to individual needs, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for residents and their families. This role also involves maintaining accurate records, publishing monthly activity calendars, and supporting other staff and volunteers to deliver meaningful experiences.

By combining creativity, compassion, and organisation, you'll make a lasting difference in residents' daily lives while contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture.

What We're Looking For:

• Completed or working toward completion AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
• Proven experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day to day execution of a position.
• Experience in the provision of a direct care service in a health related field.
• Experience in dealing with aged, frail or disabled persons.
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Applicant Information

This is a part time vacancy, working 45 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

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:

• 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 A

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: 918329

Enquiries

Melony Baumgurtel

NUM - ANUM

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Application Closing Date

Wednesday 29th October PM

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Advertised: 15 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 29 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time