Lifestyle Coordinator
- Coordinate and develop lifestyle programs for residents
- Promote health and wellbeing in a supportive environment
- Work collaboratively with a dedicated team to enhance resident care
Job Description:
Better and fairer care. Always.
For over 170 years, St Vincent’s has stood as a pioneer in compassionate, high-quality care. Inspired by the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aikenhead, we are now embarking on our most ambitious chapter yet: Bringing Care Home. This bold strategy redefines how we serve our communities, extending our reach beyond traditional residential and hospital settings directly into people’s homes.
The Opportunity
As a Lifestyle Coordinator, you will be part of an experienced, engaged, and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional, and supportive care experience for our residents. You will develop, plan, and implement dynamic social, recreational, cultural, and spiritual programs and activities designed to meet the unique needs, preferences, and choices of each resident.
This permanent full-time position is based in our Residential Aged Care Home located in Bronte. St Vincent's Care Services Bronte is a boutique facility located in one of Sydney's beautiful beachside neighbourhoods. Our 107-bed facility offers a high standard of holistic care as well as specialist dementia accommodation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and evaluate flexible health, wellbeing, social, and recreational programs tailored to individual preferences and diverse physical and cognitive capabilities
- Build deep trust and familiarity with residents and their families, understanding them and their daily routine choices
- Encourage and support residents to move about their home, engage in preferred interests, and maintain meaningful community and network relationships
- Work collaboratively with clinical, care, pastoral, and food services teams to ensure seamless holistic care, resident safety, and effective risk management
- Assist in the development and implementation of Care Plans in partnership with the resident or their representative
- Comply with Aged Care Quality Standards at all times, ensuring any changes in resident wellbeing or safety hazards are promptly reported and managed.
About You:
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or Diversional Therapy is essential.
- Previous experience working in an aged care facility, developing lifestyle programs, and working with clients in a person-centred approach
- High-level customer service and communication skills, with a passion for infusing energy, enthusiasm, and empathy into resident engagement
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow directives as per care plan
- Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
- Behaviour and values consistently aligned with the Mission, Vision and Values of St Vincent’s.
Things that work for you:
- Join an inclusive, compassionate, and purpose-led organisation committed to social justice, equity, and leading as One St Vincent's
- Free onsite parking.
- More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
- Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
- Access to the Fitness Passport (FP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, excellent internal career development and more!
Pre-Employment Checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check where applicable.
Equal Opportunity and Reconciliation
At St Vincent’s, we value inclusivity and diversity. We acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair, and impartial, and we invite people from all backgrounds to join us.
St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation
How To Apply
Please submit your application via the Apply button. Email applications will not be accepted at this time.
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Closing Date:
22 November 2026 11:59pm
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 https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
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