About Us

Harold Hawthorne Community Centre is a vibrant, not-for-profit organisation based in Carlisle. We are proud to provide a wide range of services to support seniors, people with disabilities, and the broader community. Our Centre is committed to empowering individuals to live independently and with dignity. We offer care services, social housing, an independent living retirement village, and a variety of community programs designed to enhance quality of life.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Activities Officer to join our Community Services team on a Part-Time basis. This position is needed every Monday (8:00am - 4:00pm), with the potential to increase hours.

As an Activities Officer, you will play a key role in bringing joy and meaningful engagement to our residents and community members by organising and delivering a variety of activities, events, and outings. Your contributions will promote the independence, well-being, and social inclusion of seniors, people with disabilities, and retirement village residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and deliver engaging small group activities, outings, events, and community programs
• Foster active participation, independence, and wellbeing among our seniors, people with disabilities, and community members
• Supervise staff, students, volunteers, and venue hirers involved in activities
• Support clients with their care needs and assist with daily living activities
• Provide safe transportation to and from the Centre, as well as on outings
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants by adhering to safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Maintain accurate records, including bookings and client notes

What We Are Looking For:
To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Community Care, Disability Services, or a similar qualification
• A current C Class driver’s licence and the ability to obtain a Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) licence
• Experience driving a 10-12 seater bus (familiarisation training will be provided)
• Proven experience in planning and running community activities and events
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with office software
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal
• Effective organisational and problem-solving abilities
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate within the last 3 months (or the ability to get one)
• Previous knowledge or experience supporting individuals with dementia will be highly regarded
  

Why Work With Us?

• Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 of your income is tax-free
• Supportive Team Environment: Work with a friendly, passionate team and receive ongoing management support
• Professional Development: Access to training and opportunities for career growth
• Inclusive Workplace: We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
  

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and two recent work-related references via Seek, or email them directly to [email protected].

Enquiries: Please contact Kylie Pratt, Community Programs Coordinator, on (08) 9470 1155 for more information.

Applicants must have Australian Citizenship, Australian working rights, or hold a Permanent Residency status in Australia.

Successful candidates will be requested to attend a pre-employment medical.

Harold Hawthorne Community Centre is an Equal Opportunity employer. We recognise, value and support a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds who are also committed to these values.