Lifestyle Team Leader

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service

“To be a trusted leader in our rural health care”

Lifestyle Team Leader

Full Time | Ongoing - Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (REDHS)

Lead Meaningful Experiences. Make Every Day Matter.

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Lifestyle Team Leader to lead the delivery of engaging lifestyle, wellbeing and social support programs across Yalukang Aged Care.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lifestyle professional who is passionate about enhancing the lives of older people through meaningful activities, community connections and person-centred care.

Working closely with residents, families, volunteers and multidisciplinary teams, you will coordinate innovative lifestyle programs that support independence, wellbeing, identity and social engagement. You will also provide leadership and support to a dedicated team of Lifestyle Assistants while contributing to service development and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As Lifestyle Team Leader, you will:

• Lead, coordinate and evaluate lifestyle and wellbeing programs for aged care residents

• Develop personalised lifestyle plans that reflect each person's interests, goals, culture and preferences

• Support social, physical, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and community engagement opportunities

• Coordinate special events, outings, volunteer programs and community partnerships

• Collaborate with Allied Health, Nursing, Social Support and Transition Care Program teams

• Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and mentoring to Lifestyle Assistants

• Ensure compliance with the Aged Care Act 2024, Aged Care Quality Standards and REDHS policies

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on resident wellbeing and quality of life

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Certificate III or IV in Leisure & Lifestyle, Diversional Therapy or equivalent qualification

• Demonstrated experience coordinating lifestyle, recreational or wellbeing programs for older people

• Strong understanding of person-centred care and aged care practice

• Experience leading and supporting staff in a team environment

• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills

• Understanding of dementia-friendly and inclusive engagement approaches

• Ability to connect with residents, families, volunteers and community groups

• Commitment to creating meaningful experiences that enhance quality of life

View the Position Description that contains full details of the position, or go to https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with-redhs/current-vacancies/

APPLY NOW - Applications will be assessed upon receipt and if a suitable applicant is found, the position will close prior to the advertised closing date.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Meaghan Douglas, Director Clinical Operations on 04•• ••• 408 or email medouglas@redhs.com.au 

How to Apply:

• Go to https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with-redhs/current-vacancies/ or Email recruitment@redhs.com.au

• Complete the Employment Application Form and email to recruitment@redhs.com.au

• Complete your application on Seek including uploading resume and cover letter including selection criteria if applicable

For any queries in relation to completing your application please contact recruitment@redhs.com.au 

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is situated in Rochester which is the gateway to the mighty Murry River region and close to the regional centres of Echuca, Bendigo and Shepparton.  

We are a Small Rural Health service, providing a broad range of acute, residential aged care, preventative and primary health programs to a population of approximately 8,600 people in the Campaspe and Bendigo Shires. 

We enjoy a strong relationship with our community and we are focused on delivering services that meet their needs.  

Why do our staff like working for us?

✔  When you join REDHS you are more than just a number, you are valued at REDHS and are part of our caring journey for our community.

✔  At REDHS we provide a safe well-resourced environment that enables our staff to focus on providing great care

✔  Our workplace culture is inclusive and diverse and is centred around team connectedness, the provision of safe-quality care, developing our workforce and supporting their well-being 

✔ We have an onsite café that serves great coffee!

What are the benefits for you?

✔  We offer competitive rates of pay

✔  You will have access to generous salary packaging options which means you pay less tax and keep more of your pay

✔ There are many learning and development opportunities on offer including an onsite educator and access to study leave

✔  You will achieve a better work/life balance through flexible work practices including the option to purchase additional annual leave

✔  We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program that extends to your immediate family

✔  You will have free use of our onsite gymnasium

To keep our residents and clients safe, applicants must be willing to provide a current Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Screening Check and a current influenza vaccination.

REDHS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. REDHS recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.