Recreation Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Shepparton, Australia Wintringham Full time

Recreation Coordinator - Residential

Tom Fitzgerald RAC - Shepparton

Part Time Basis

  • Competitive pay rate: $38.90 - $49.26 (depending on qualifications and experience) per hour + superannuation.
  • Access to salary packaging
  • Join a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice
  • Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence
  • Part Time Basis – 8 days /fortnight
  • Based at our Tom Fitzgerald RAC in Shepparton (VIC)

About us

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.

Wintringham provides care and support services through residential facilities which assist an older person to retain their chosen lifestyles, habits, and activities and to be as independent as they choose to be.

Your new role

Wintringham is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to take on weekday shifts at our Tom Fitzgerald Aged Care Facility on a Part Time Basis. As a Recreation Coordinator you will coordinate and continually develop a recreation program, designed to meet the individual leisure needs of each resident.

Your fortnightly roster will be as below:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (0900 – 1700)

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (0900 – 1700)

Your responsibilities and duties include:

  • Co-ordinating and continually developing a recreation program designed to meet the individual leisure needs of each client whilst maximising their recreational independence.
  • Supervise and support other members of the recreation team regarding structure and development of programs.
  • Encouraging clients to maintain their community associations and contacts
  • Ensuring that accurate and relevant documentation is up to date
  • Promote recreational opportunities available within the broader community

We are looking for candidates with the following:

  • Experience within the social sector or a degree qualification (looked upon favourably) in Leisure and Lifestyle, Psychology, Community Development or a similar discipline
  • Current drivers licence (mandatory)
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificates will be looked on favourably
  • Experience in working with older people
  • Experience in recreational program planning and implementation
  • Knowledge of local area and services
  • Knowledge of and ability to utilise community groups and resources.

This sounds great How do I apply?

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Task Analysis here and of the Position Description here

Applications can be directed to Scott O’Hara and submitted via our website.

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Thursday 19th of September 2024 at 5pm.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Preemployment Screening Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as a 2024 Influenza Immunisation vaccination before commencing employment and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.

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