Creative Lifestyle Coordinator

Job Description

Inspire. Engage. Create. – Be the Heart of Our Community! Full-Time Opportunity | Innovate in Aged Care Lifestyle Programs Lutheran Services is seeking a Creative Lifestyle & Volunteer Coordinator to design and lead dynamic programs that enrich the lives of aged care residents. Who We Are – A Legacy of Care & Connection: At Lutheran Services, we believe that aged care is about more than just support; it’s about enhancing lives. As a not-for-profit organisation with 11 residential aged care facilities under our stewardship, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support across Queensland. Since 1935 , we have been serving communities with compassion, innovation, and excellence, providing meaningful experiences that foster independence and joy. Part of Lutheran Services , Wahroonga Aged Care in Biloela is well known in the local community, and our residents and staff enjoy a fantastic place to work. A peaceful, rural community set amongst lofty gum trees and well-maintained gardens, a lovely work environment. Your Role – Creating Experiences That Matter: Develop and implement engaging, person-centered programs tailored to residents’ creative and social interests. Build strong community connections, bringing in volunteers, artists, musicians, and cultural groups to enhance resident experiences. Lead and mentor a team of Lifestyle Facilitators and Volunteers, ensuring they are supported, valued, and engaged. Manage volunteer recruitment, training, and development, fostering a thriving and motivated volunteer community. Evaluate and refine programs, ensuring they align with residents’ interests and contribute to their overall wellbeing. Your Strengths – What You’ll Bring to the Team: Experience designing, facilitating, and evaluating engaging group activities and events. Exceptional leadership and communication skills to motivate volunteers and connect with residents. A passion for building community engagement and fostering meaningful experiences. A valid First Aid Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or Police Check as required), and Queensland Driver’s Licence. A formal qualification in Leisure & Lifestyle, Arts, Music, Drama, Dance Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or a related field. Why You’ll Love Working With Us: Above Award Wages with a brand new EA Access to Salary Packaging – enjoy up to $15,990 of your salary tax-free! Opportunities for skills and career growth – we support additional study with time off and some paid support. Move into other areas of care – diversional therapy, nursing, or home and community care to name a few. Employee Assistance Program, supplier discounts across health insurance and electricity and gas providers, as well as appliances and holidays! To Apply: for the role, please attach your resume, complete the application form and the questions below. For a copy of the position description, please click here. About Us We draw on our rich Lutheran tradition of caring for everyone – the individual, family, and the community. We support older people, young people and their families, people living with a disability or mental illness, and families experiencing domestic violence and hardship. Together with the congregations that founded us, we’ve been serving Queenslanders since 1935. We are a not-for-profit organisation with more than 20 sites across the state, all the way from Tallebudgera to Rockhampton. #J-18808-Ljbffr