Lifestyle Coordinator

At Southern Cross Care (WA) we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care (WA) is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care (WA) an extraordinary place to be.

About the Role and where you will be working:

Caring for the local Broome community since 2008, Germanus Kent House provides accommodation and support to 55 residents. The facility is located in Broome and is seeking an energetic and innovative Lifestyle Coordinator to join their team on a permanent full-time basis. In this rewarding role you will be responsible for designing and implementing individualized leisure and lifestyle programs that empower and support residents with lifestyle, health and wellbeing.

We’ll also be asking you to:

• Ensure programs are developed to enrich the lives of individuals and their families through leisure, lifestyle, learning and spiritual activities
• Coordinate the Lifestyle team to assist residents in creating a home like environment within their accommodation
• Coordinating outings that allow the resident to stay in communication and have meaningful relationships within their chosen community in a safe and healthful way
• Ensure volunteers are well coordinated and integrated into the team
• Guarantee residents receive appropriate assessments including their life history or story that will inform an integrated care plan

To be considered for this role, you’ll need:-

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health and/or relevant tertiary degree (ideal)
• Experience in leading a team implementing leisure and social events within aged care
• Demonstrated understanding of Aged Care and associated accreditation requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care (WA), we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment.

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
• Immunisation record (Flu & COVID19)
• Valid NDIS Workers Screening
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
• Copy of relevant Qualifications

About us:

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care (WA) is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care (WA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au