Activity Assistant – Aged Care

The need-to-know…

Rise centres are a special place where clients and staff alike enjoy the magic of creativity and joy of connection.

As our newest Activity Assistant, you will get your hands messy alongside our clients, supporting an array of activities such as pottery, painting, needlework as well as outings such a museum and café visits. This role is based at our Arts Hub in Warwick (Monday and Friday) and Peter Anderton Centre in Forrestfield (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 3.36pm.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Designing and delivering fun, inclusive and meaningful activities for aged clients
• Joining the group on local outings such as nature walks, museum visits and coffee runs
• Promoting wellness, community inclusion, skill-building and positive relationship
• Transporting & driving clients on our 12-seater bus and/or in a 5-seater vehicle to and from the centre-based program
• Supporting the growth of our volunteers and students
• Ensuring all activities reflect and respect our clients' cultures and backgrounds

The need-to-have…

Here at Rise, we nurture potential, but we do need you to have a few tricks up your sleeve including the following:

• Qualification (or working towards) in Community Services, Aged Care or equivalent
• Experience delivering a creative activity programs within a community and/or centre-based setting (planning, monitoring and delivery)
• Experience working with vulnerable target groups including those who are living with disability, aged people and people with mental health.
• Confidence with admin tasks, written communication and tech
• Driving licence with ability and willingness to drive a 12-seat bus and/or 5-seater vehicle
• First aid certificate (HLTAID009 and HLTAID011) or willingness to obtain

Formalities (The serious stuff)

Appointments to this position require a NDIS worker screening check and pre-employment audiometry test. Costs for new checks will be covered and/or reimbursed by Rise.

A cover letter is requested within your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Within your letter, please address the following:

• Overview of your experience working with and supporting aged and/or people with disabilities.
• Example of an activity you have previously planned (or might plan) for an aged group.

Why you should be part of Rise

Rise has been working with communities for more than 40 years and currently supports over 5000 people from all walks of life. This includes young people at risk, those experiencing mental health issues, people with disability and older people. We offer our RISING stars….

• A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated, and support is plentiful
• Up to $15,900 per annum salary packaging options to bump-up your take home pay plus an additional $2,650 per annum meal entertainment.
• HBF corporate discount on health insurance, access to an employee assistance program, and journey cover insurance
• Diversity – real diversity. Not just words on a page. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lifestyles including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or part of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Have more questions? Contact Erin Boyd (Senior Activity Planner) on who will be happy to assist you during business hours. Alternatively, you can

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2025

Shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. We suggest you don't delay applying to avoid disappointment.

We wish you GOOD LUCK