Lifestyle Assistant (Care & Leisure)

Be the Bright Spot in Someone's Day.

Do you have a warm and caring nature, a genuine love of connecting with people and a desire to make a real difference in the lives of older Australians?

Mayflower is looking for a Lifestyle Assistant to join our lifestyle team. The impact you will have on the residents in our care is enormous. Every outing you support, every activity you assist with and every genuine conversation you have matters deeply to the people who call Mayflower home.

Working at Mayflower

At Mayflower, we believe that needing support shouldn't limit a person's quality of life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider with more than 60 years of experience, we are guided by the values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity and Respect — and we live them every day in the way we care for our residents and support our team.

About the Role

Reporting to the lifestyle Supervisor you will assist in delivering person-centred lifestyle programs that promote independence, social connection and positive wellbeing for our residents. You will support community outings, activities and direct care under supervision, provide social and emotional support to residents and work collaboratively alongside volunteers, student placements and Allied Health Professionals.

No two days are exactly the same — and that's what makes this role genuinely enjoyable. You will build real relationships with residents and make a visible, meaningful contribution to their quality of life every shift.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

•      A genuine warmth and ability to connect with older people from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities

•      A positive, encouraging and patient approach to building rapport with residents

•      The ability to work well as part of a team

•      Good written and verbal communication skills

•      Intermediate computer skills

•      A current full driver's licence (mandatory)

Desirable:

•      Certificate III in Personal Care or Community Services

•      Food Handling Certificate and/or First Aid Level 2

•      Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards

Why Join Mayflower?

•      A values-driven, not-for-profit organisation where your work genuinely matters

•      A supportive team environment with experienced leaders who will guide your development

•      Salary packaging benefits available — increases your take-home pay as an NFP employee

•      Ongoing training and professional development

•      Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Apply Now

If you are kind, enthusiastic and ready to make a difference — we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to ••••@mayflower.org.au

Applications close:15 August 2026

Mayflower is committed to a safe, inclusive and welcoming workplace and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.