Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator

Job Description:

About the Opportunity:
We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

As a
Leisure &
Lifestyle Coordinator
(also known as Diversional therapist / Recreational coordinator) you will lead the development of exceptional lifestyle programs to promote wellbeing and foster a vibrant community atmosphere. Our commitment is to listen to each resident, understand who each person is - a unique individual who we respect and treat with kindness and compassion.

You will aspire to provide mentorship to Lifestyle Assistants and support them in the requirements of their role to maintain smooth daily running of the program.

What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more.

Because at St Vincent's,
kindness works for us.
Things that work for you:

• More take-home pay ($ 30 - $ 40 per hr based on qualification and experience) with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Like-minded colleagues with a friendly team environment and a great community care spirit
• Rewarding work that focuses on relationships over routines
• No cost uniforms and training
• No mandatory COVID vaccinations Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)
• Career development, mentoring and leadership opportunities within St Vincent's network

Things that work for us:

• Availability to work full time, Monday to Friday
• Diploma in Leisure & Lifestyle or Diversional Therapy. Other relevant qualification may be acceptable
• Experience in an aged care home, developing Leisure & Lifestyle programs including working with people with dementia
• Good leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
• Experience with Autumn Care (or similar software) with ability to maintain excellent records
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) is mandatory

Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family?
Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for our local communities.

For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia, upholding compassion, justice, integrity and excellence in all we do.

At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

Reconciliation Action Plan
St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit

Interested ?
Apply today Or if you have further queries, contact our Talent Team at

Respectfully NO agencies please
Closing Date:

29 September :59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit or get in contact at
View Reconciliation Action Plan

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