Lifestyle Coordinator- Residential Aged Care

9 hours ago

Richmond, Victoria, Australia mecwacare Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

*Lifestyle Coordinator - Residential Aged Care*

  • Plan and deliver lifestyle programs that promote wellbeing, connection and joy
  • Part-Time position (30 hours per week) | Richmond location
  • Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Options - Increase your take home Pay
  • If you have a caring approach to understanding each resident's social and emotional needs, with the ability to create meaningful and personalised lifestyle programs - would love to hear from you

mecwacare is seeking a passionate and creative Lifestyle Coordinator to join our newly redeveloped 77-room residential aged care home- John Hood Terrace, located in the vibrant heart of Richmond. Combining historic charm with modern luxury, John Hood Terrace offers beautifully appointed private suites, a wellbeing salon, onsite café and a genuinely warm vibe, it's a place where residents feel right at home—and where you'll love coming to work

As our Lifestyle Coordinator, you'll design and deliver engaging, inclusive programs—from art and music to local outings—helping clients stay active, connected, and inspired. Your creativity and compassion will help shape days filled with meaning and joy.

What you bring:

  • Demonstrated ability to assess individual client needs and develop tailored lifestyle programs that support social and emotional wellbeing
  • Genuine interest in supporting older people, with a kind understanding of the ageing journey
  • You will currently hold a Cert III in Leisure and Lifestyle or a Cert IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure)/ Diversional Therapy, or an equivalent Certificate IV qualification, OR have a genuine willingness to work toward obtaining Cirt IV qualification.
  • A motivated and organized team player who enjoys bringing people together and managing activities with care and enthusiasm
  • Strong communication skills that help build trust and connection with clients, families, and colleagues
  • Sound understanding of the ageing process and a compassionate approach to caring for older adults
  • Must be able and willing to transport residents to excursions
  • Highly self-motivated with strong organizational skills, including the ability to priorities, delegate, and manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Current Australian Driver's License
  • Current Working with Children Check (WWC)

What we offer:

  • Not-for-profit Salary Packaging benefits including Meals Card
  • Board Scholarships and Employee Awards
  • Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program

About us:

mecwacareis a leading not-for-profit organization that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organization that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organization with a diverse workforce of more than 3000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

To apply:

Please click APPLY and submit your CV.

Successful candidate will have to have sufficient work rights in Australia and undergo a satisfactory Police Check.

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