Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant

Are you seeking a diverse and rewarding role supporting patient wellbeing in a leading regional hospital? Join the Allied Health team at Latrobe Regional Health, where a 'world of opportunities awaits'.

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in Gippsland, delivering patient-centred care across the region. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant to join our Occupational Therapy team within Allied Health on a full-time ongoing basis.

This rewarding role supports the health and wellbeing of adult inpatients by planning and facilitating leisure and recreation-based activities that promote psychological, social, spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, prioritising support for patients with behavioural or cognitive needs, and helping to enhance their quality of life during their stay at LRH.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individual and group activity programs that are meaningful and engaging for inpatients.
• Provide inclusive and holistic care tailored to the interests, preferences and abilities of each patient.
• Support and encourage patient participation in activities that enhance wellbeing.
• Assist patients with behavioural or cognitive support needs under the guidance of clinical staff.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources to assist patients with a smooth transition from hospital to home.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Certificate in Leisure and Health, or equivalent qualification.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Experience working as a Lifestyle Assistant, with strong skills in engaging patients in purposeful activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
• A compassionate, respectful and adaptable approach to patient care.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and advance your career and leadership skills. For more information, we encourage you to contact Sarah Calvi - Occupational Therapy Manager via email on for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion recently completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications close: 19th September 2025

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Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email on