Lifestyle Coordinator

Employment Type: Fixed term full time (9 months, with a view to permanency)

Hours: 38 weekly

Location: Mercy Place Ballarat

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: Nav Sidhu - Service Manager I nsidhu@mercy.com.au

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the Role:

At Mercy Health, every moment matters. As a Lifestyle Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in improving the quality of life for elderly residents, making each day purposeful and fulfilling.

What You’ll Bring:

You’re resilient, compassionate, and have a big heart. Most importantly, you are dedicated to providing exceptional, person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, and deliver a diverse range of lifestyle programs that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and staff to create personalised programs that cater to individual preferences.
• Continuously monitor and assess the success of lifestyle programs, making improvements to enhance resident engagement and satisfaction.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals to integrate lifestyle activities with residents' care plans.
• Oversee the scheduling and organisation of events, ensuring all activities are well-structured and properly resourced.
• Foster a positive, inclusive community atmosphere, encouraging active participation from residents.
• Maintain detailed records of activities, attendance, and feedback, and provide regular reports to management.
• Coordinate and support the Volunteer Program to enhance resident experiences.

Requirements:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or equivalent).
• Current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Level II First Aid Certificate.
• A minimum of 12 months of experience in a similar role within the aged care sector, with a strong understanding of older adults' needs and preferences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A creative and proactive approach to developing engaging and meaningful activities.
• Genuine empathy, patience, and commitment to enhancing the lives of elderly residents.
• Proof of current COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations, as required by public health orders.
• NDIS clearance

Why Join Mercy Health?

At Mercy Health, we’ve been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we’re building on that legacy to create an even brighter future for both our residents and our team.

Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• 100+ years of care – Be part of an organisation that’s a cornerstone of the community. Your role as a Lifestyle Coordinator ensures you’ll make a lasting impact while enjoying career stability.
• A team of 10,000 hearts – You’ll join over 10,000 passionate and dedicated professionals who support each other in making a difference.
• Meaningful moments – Every moment you spend here will truly matter, as you enhance the well-being of our elderly residents and bring joy to their lives.
• A growing future – We’re on a journey to expand our impact over the next 100 years. With strong lead
• leadership, scale, and vision, we’re excited for the future—and we want you to be a part of it.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Achieve a better work-life balance with permanent morning shifts, plus part-time and casual roles available.
• Advance your career through ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.
• Maximise your income with our generous salary packaging options.
• Enjoy discounts on retail, financial, healthcare, travel, and other services.
• Prioritise your well-being with our health and wellness programs, including the Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport (which you can transfer if you already have one).

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.