Lifestyle Coordinator

• Enjoy a great work-life balance with a part-time role – 21 hours per week
• Based in the welcoming Byford community
• Join a supportive team where compassion, creativity and genuine connection are valued

About the Role:

Based at our facility in Byford, this is your chance to create meaningful, joyful experiences for our residents! You’ll get to know each person’s life story, interests, and goals, and design engaging individual and group activities that meet their psychosocial, cognitive, spiritual, and occupational needs.

You’ll plan and coordinate fun events—both inside and outside the community—ensuring everyone feels included and connected. For residents living with dementia or complex needs, you’ll create tailored activities that reflect their abilities and preferences, reviewing plans regularly to ensure ongoing support.

You’ll maintain clear, easy-to-read activity calendars, track outcomes, and report progress to the Residential Manager. The role also involves supporting volunteers, fostering their involvement, and partnering with residents to co-design programs and initiatives.

This is a hands-on, creative role where you can make a real difference, bring energy and positivity to everyday life, and help residents stay active, engaged, and connected in a vibrant, welcoming community.

Roster:

• Part-time role – 3 days per week, 21 hours per week
• Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
• Week 2: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary – $40.58 per hour
• Tax-free salary packaging
• Discounted gym memberships
• Novated car leasing options
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including:
• Study assistance – up to $3,000 per year
• Access to learning and development programs
• Online courses, including LinkedIn Learning
• Positive and inclusive work environment at BaptistCare

About You:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Leisure and Health, Diploma or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, or a related qualification or equivalent 
• Previous experience as a Lifestyle Coordinator, with experience in aged care, including supporting people living with dementia and providing end-of-life care
• Current driver’s licence
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
• Understanding of BaptistCare’s Christian values
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

About us:

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.

With more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and 2,000 volunteers, we work every day to enrich lives through communities of care.

Additional information:

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will undergo background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening and a pre‑employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Recruitment Agencies: This position is managed directly by our Talent Acquisition team. Please do not contact employees directly or submit unsolicited CVs.