Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant

• →Support residents to participate in a range of meaningful leisure and lifestyle activities.
• →Assist with planning, organising and facilitating individual and group activities.
• →Encourage social engagement, wellbeing and healthy lifestyle practices.
• →Support residents living with dementia through activities that maintain independence and familiar routines.
• →Complete accurate documentation and maintain resident confidentiality.
• →Communicate respectfully with residents, families, volunteers and team members.
• →Contribute to a positive, safe and inclusive environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care
• Experience in aged care is desirable
• Commitment to maintaining resident dignity, choice and privacy.
• Availability to work Monday and Tuesday 1000 to 1600hrs 
   

• Rewarding work, within a supportive environment  
• Professional development and career progression opportunities 
• Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay) 
• Flexible, family friendly work culture 
• Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave 
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members 
• Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues 
• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and much more! 
• Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner  
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives. 

At VMCH, we believe people should be seen and valued for who they are, not defined by the services they receive. 

For more than a century, we have been part of Victorian communities, supporting people to live with purpose and connection. Led by our Catholic tradition, we recognise the inherent dignity and humanity of every person, their individuality, relationships, experiences and the contribution they make throughout their lives. 

Across aged care, care at home, disability services, retirement living, specialist education and affordable housing, our role is to help people make their own choices, remain in control of their lives and stay connected to the people, places and communities that matter most to them. 

Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, more than 4,000 staff and volunteers support over 15,000 people across Victoria. Together, we create places of belonging where people are respected, included and empowered to live life on their own terms. 

Advertised: 06 Oct 2026 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 11:30 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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