LIFESTYLE COORDINATOR - Residential Aged Care

• Plan and deliver lifestyle programs that promote wellbeing, connection and joy!
• Full-Time position based in Prahran location with Public transport at the doorstep
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Options - Increase your take home Pay!
• If you have a caring approach to understanding each client's social and emotional needs, with the ability to create meaningful and personalized lifestyle programs - would love to hear from you

Bring Joy and Purpose – Become a Lifestyle Coordinator at mecwacare Trescowthick Centre! Step into mecwacare Trescowthick Centre, a beautifully designed 60-bed aged care home in the heart of cosmopolitan Prahran, just moments from vibrant cafes, the iconic Malver markets, boutique shops, and public transport. Our unique facility is made up of four warm and welcoming houses, each with its own dining and living areas, surrounded by leafy courtyards. These homes connect to an internal village-style streetscape featuring soaring cathedral-glass ceilings, a central mall, library, kiosk, and an on-site hair and beauty salon—creating a true sense of community and comfort. As our Lifestyle Coordinator, you’ll design and deliver engaging, inclusive programs—from art and music to local outings—helping clients stay active, connected, and inspired. Your creativity and compassion will help shape days filled with meaning and joy.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated ability to assess individual client needs and develop tailored lifestyle programs that support social and emotional wellbeing
• Genuine interest in supporting older people, with a kind understanding of the ageing journey
• You will currently hold a Cert III in Leisure and Lifestyle or a Cert IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure)/ Diversional Therapy, or an equivalent Certificate IV qualification, OR have a genuine willingness to work toward obtaining Certt IV qualification.
• A motivated and organized team player who enjoys bringing people together and managing activities with care and enthusiasm
• Strong communication skills that help build trust and connection with clients, families, and colleagues
• Sound understanding of the ageing process and a compassionate approach to caring for older adults
• Highly self-motivated with strong organizational skills, including the ability to priorities, delegate, and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Current Australian Driver's License
• Desirable: Current Working with Children Check (WWC)

What we offer:

• Not-for-profit Salary Packaging benefits including Meals Card
• Board Scholarships and Employee Awards
• Work Life Balance
• Employee Assistance Program

About us:mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organization that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organization that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organization with a diverse workforce of more than 3000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.
To apply: Please click APPLY and submit your CV. Successful candidate will have to have sufficient work rights in Australia and provide/undergo a satisfactory Police Check.