Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant

Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver engaging lifestyle and recreational activities that support residents' physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual wellbeing. You'll encourage participation, promote independence, and ensure every resident receives meaningful experiences tailored to their individual interests, abilities and goals.

• →Deliver person-centred lifestyle and wellbeing programs that enhance residents' quality of life.
• →Facilitate engaging individual and group activities that promote independence and social connection.
• →Monitor, document and evaluate resident participation and outcomes.
• →Build strong relationships with residents, families and the multidisciplinary care team.
• →Collaborate with staff to deliver holistic, resident-centred care.
• →Identify and report risks, incidents and safety concerns.
• →Contribute to the continuous improvement of lifestyle programs and resident experiences.
• →Support special events, cultural celebrations and community engagement activities.

You're passionate about improving the lives of older people and bring energy, creativity and compassion to everything you do. You thrive in a team environment, enjoy building meaningful relationships, and are committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Qualifications in Leisure & Health, Diversional Therapy, Lifestyle & Leisure, Activity Worker, or another relevant health-related discipline.
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care, or a higher relevant qualification.
• Experience working within Aged Care, Community Care or Disability Support (highly regarded).
• NDIS Screening Clearance (Mandatory)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Additional qualifications in complementary therapies such as massage, aromatherapy, music, art or other therapeutic activities will be highly regarded.

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Hit ‘Apply’ now — applications are reviewed as they are received, so don’t wait.

Questions about the role? Reach out to Mamta Sharma at talent@baptcare.org.au

Please note: applications must be submitted through our online system. We are unable to accept applications via email. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from making contact or submitting candidates for this position. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Advertised: 07 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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