Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant

Job no: 917990

Work type: Part time

Location: Barossa

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

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
• Position based at Mount Pleasant District Hospital – Aged Care
• Salary: WHA4 $1, $1,140.30 per week (pro rata) + superannuation + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits
• Temporary Part Time role working 15.6 hours per week until 7 September 2026

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

This is a rewarding opportunity to support residents at Mount Pleasant District Hospital by bringing joy, engagement, and meaningful activity into their daily lives. Located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, Mount Pleasant offers a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by rolling countryside, vibrant local markets, wineries, and a close-knit community—an ideal place to enjoy both fulfilment at work and a relaxed way of life.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network runs from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (this position is in Mount Pleasant. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day. We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness.

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Mount Pleasant is a charming town nestled in the Adelaide Hills, approximately 63 kilometers northeast of Adelaide, making it an easy 1-hour drive via the South Eastern Freeway. The town offers a tranquil rural setting with essential amenities, including a primary school, hospital, pharmacy, and recreational facilities such as golf and tennis clubs. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes, Mount Pleasant provides a serene environment ideal for those seeking a balance between work and lifestyle. More information here

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Do you enjoy engaging with older people and creating meaningful, uplifting experiences?
• Are you compassionate, creative, and committed to resident-centred care?
• Do you thrive in a team environment and communicate easily with people from all backgrounds?
• Are you organised, adaptable, and keen to support both leisure activities and direct care needs?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on…

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of leisure and lifestyle programs for residents.
• Facilitate social, recreational, and therapeutic activities to enhance wellbeing and independence.
• Provide individual support based on residents' emotional, cognitive, and physical needs.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and care teams to maintain a safe, positive environment.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, and do vary depending on what is required in the role, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to be immunised. The policy on immunisation is very detailed, so please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy
• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
• You will be required to hold Certificate III relevant to the position – ie aged care

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.

NEED TO RELOCATE?

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at:

HELP IS HERE Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job reference or reach out to Kelly Mills, Nurse Unit Manager on Phone: or via E-mail:

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DON'T HESITATE Applications Close on 25 November 2025, 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to everyone

Advertised: 11 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 25 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time