Address About Us
Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.
We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.
About the Role
Do you like to have fun? Imagine getting paid to have fun and bring joy and happiness to people's lives! Be the envy of your friends and imagine telling them how your day was when it was full of fun activities, making people smile and making a difference in a person's life.
Embrace your creativity and imagine all the fun activities you could be planning and running each day both individually and in group sessions for our residents.
Sounds like it is too good to be true – well it's not! We have a vacancy for a permanent part-time Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator to join our team at Corinda. It is important to us that we continue to make a positive difference to the lives of our much-loved resident's. This role is key to keeping our resident's socially active, connected, stimulated, engaged and happy. What is a world where there is no fun! Here is your chance to be that fun, that smile, that laugh from the deep depths of the belly in possibly the most rewarding way!
About You
- Certificate IV Leisure and Lifestyle or equivalent
- Specialist communication skills in order to build strong relationships with residents with varying needs/abilities
- Demonstrated understanding of specialist needs, particularly dementia.
- Competency with computer skills, especially Microsoft Word
- Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementation, facilitation and ongoing review of innovative and flexible recreational programs, preferably in the aged care industry
- High level of verbal and written communication skills to enable the completion of quality documentation and reports
- Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations and continuous quality improvement practices
- Ability to work within the Philosophies, Policies and Procedures of Wesley Mission Queensland and the Uniting Church in Australia.
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work
- Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy
- Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement
Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story. We offer our team members:
- Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
- Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
- Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
- Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Wesley Mission Queensland respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We acknowledge Elders both past and present, whose ongoing effort to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders.
Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
