Recreation Officer - Community

About Wintringham

Wintringham is a not-for-profit organisation with a single mission: to support people over 50 who have experienced, or are at risk of, homelessness. We deliver this through a range of responses, including affordable housing, support, and aged care, tailored as needs change over time. We operate across Victoria and Tasmania. Learn more at Wintringham.org.au

About the role

Wintringham’s housing recreation program is seeking an experienced Recreation Officer to join our team. Bring your passion for recreation and community to our housing sites, creating meaningful activities and opportunities that support residents to enjoy their independence, connect with others and thrive in their community. Reporting to the Recreation Coordinator, responsibilities include:

• Identify resident individual interests and plan activities accordingly
• Ensure recreational pursuits are facilitated in a fashion that maximises the resident recreational independence
• Encourage the support of families and friends
• Promote recreational opportunities available within the broader community
• Monitor expenditure in line with budgets
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development and where required, attend compulsory training sessions

What are we looking for?

• A current driving licence
• First Aid Certificate 2
• Recreation, Community Development, Psychology, Disability, or Social Work qualification or equivalent (Cert IV or higher)
• Experience working with older people
• Experience in recreational program planning and implementation
• Knowledge of local area & services and the ability to utilise community groups and resources

What we offer

Employment type: Casual Position

Pay: $42.88 – $48.99 p/hr + 25 % Casual loading + superannuation

Location: Audrey Rainsford, Delahey, City Housing, Lionsville and Lyndell White House

• We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. We provide access to wellbeing programs, learning and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Visit the Wintringham website to learn more about working with us.

How to apply

For a copy of the position description click under the vacancy on our website. Follow the online application process, submit your resume and a brief cover letter (maximum 1 page) detailing why you are interested in the role.

Please contact us via pcofficer@wintringham org.au to discuss making adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility needs.

Applications close on Thursday 10th of September 2026 at 5pm

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed under the vacancy on our website. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at recruitment@wintringham.org.au

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will be contacted by Wintringham to complete required reference, registration/licence, and background checks prior to employment, including completion of an aged care statutory declaration, a NDIS Worker Screening Check, providing evidence of current seasonal influenza vaccination, at least one COVID-19 vaccination and as required a National and/or International Police Check.