Leisure and Lifestyle Officer

Leisure and Lifestyle Officer
Alzheimer’s Queensland | Rosalie Nursing Care Centre | Permanent Part time

About Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ)

Make a real difference—every shift.
Support people living with dementia and older Australians to feel valued, engaged, and connected in a warm and welcoming environment.

Rosalie Nursing Care Centre is a 40-bed home offering secure and intimate living to female residents. Rooms have a picturesque view of either gardens or the hillside overlooking Paddington. Local residents have come to appreciate Rosalie as the specialist dementia nursing home in the Inner Brisbane City precinct.

About the Role:

This hands-on role focuses on creating meaningful and engaging lifestyle experiences for residents in an aged care setting. You will plan and deliver activities that support physical, social, and cognitive wellbeing, build genuine relationships with residents, and encourage participation using a “do with, not for” approach. Working closely with care and clinical teams, you will help ensure activities align with individual needs while fostering dignity, inclusion, and a strong sense of community.

We are looking for a Part Time Leisure and Lifestyle Officer with dementia experience to carry out our lifestyle and recreation program. This is part time position working Thursday – Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm and Saturday, Sunday 9:00am – 2:00pm.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Plan and deliver meaningful lifestyle activities that support residents’ physical, social, and cognitive wellbeing.
• Build genuine relationships with residents, focusing on dignity, choice, and individual interests.
• Encourage participation using a “do with, not for” approach, including for residents living with dementia.
• Work collaboratively with care, clinical, and lifestyle teams to align activities with care plans.
• Involve families and the local community in events and programs that create connection and purpose.
• Maintain accurate documentation, uphold compliance standards, and contribute to continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate IV in Diversional Therapy, Leisure and Health, or a related field.
• Experience in residential aged care or similar environments is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster meaningful relationships with residents and families.
• Flexibility to accommodate activities outside of regular hours.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to our philosophy of care, a strong understanding of the needs of older adults, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

What’s in It for You?

• $39.13 per hour (above award) + super + penalties
• Permanent part time position working Thursday – Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm and Saturday, Sunday 9:00am – 2:00pm.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 (tax-free)
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Work with a respected leader in dementia care

About Us

We have over 500 specialist staff who work alongside our community and residential clients. Our philosophy of care creates a good work culture that not only benefits our staff, but benefits our clients and residents. We focus on supporting and enabling our clients that results in quality time being spent with them and not just focusing on tasks.