👉🏼 The need-to-know…

Welcome to Rise, where we believe that every person deserves connection, inclusion, and a good laugh along the way. We're on the lookout for a Senior Activity Planner – someone who can dream up and deliver exceptional group social experiences to uplift both clients and our team members.

This is a full-time position based at our Peter Anderton Centre (Forrestfield) with requirement to occasionally work from our Koongamia Social Centre. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.06pm.

🌈 What You’ll Be Doing:

Planning, creating and living engaging group programs based on client feedback (and a dash of creativity).

Championing inclusion, independence, and wellness for older adults and people living with disabilities.

Coaching and mentoring your team to deliver warm, person-centred support with a smile.

Ensuring safety, respect, and dignity are woven into every activity.

Collaborating with coordinators and celebrating client milestones.

Keeping things running smoothly with some admin magic behind the scenes.

👉🏼 The need-to-have…

Here at Rise, we nurture potential, but we do need you to have a few tricks up your sleeve including the following:

Minimum Certificate III in Ageing Support, Community Services or equivalent industry experience.

Experience creating and running engaging activity programs tailored to community needs and interests.

Proven ability to supervise, mentor and uplift staff and volunteers in a team environment.

Excellent interpersonal skills – you build positive, respectful relationships with clients, carers and colleagues from all walks of life.

Confidence with admin tasks, written communication and tech

Flexibility and adaptability – you know how to review, prioritise, and pivot when plans change.

An understanding of the importance of cultural sensitivity, inclusion and person-centred care.

✅ Formalities (The serious stuff!)

Appointments to this position require an NDIS worker screening check. Costs for new checks will be covered and/or reimbursed by Rise.

A cover letter is requested within your application. Within your letter, please address the following:

Outline your experience in aged care or community service

One example of a program or outing you’re proud of!

⭐️Why you should be part of Rise⭐️

Rise has been working with communities for more than 40 years and currently supports over 5000 people from all walks of life. This includes young people at risk, those experiencing mental health issues, people with disability and older people. We offer our RISING stars….

A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated, and support is plentiful

Up to $15,900 per annum salary packaging options to bump-up your take home pay plus an additional $2,650 per annum meal entertainment.

HBF corporate discount on health insurance, access to an employee assistance program, and journey cover insurance

Diversity – real diversity. Not just words on a page. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lifestyles including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or part of the LGBTIQA+ community.

☎️Have more questions? Contact Kat Bouali (Senior Coordinator) on 0436 692 933 who will be happy to assist you during business hours. Alternatively, you can email [email protected]

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: SUNDAY 24 AUGUST 2025

Shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. We suggest you don’t delay applying to avoid disappointment.

🍀 We wish you GOOD LUCK 🍀