Part time - Fixed Term

Are you a creative, possibly artistic, and enthusiastic team player?

The City of Cockburn are seeking a passionate individual to join our Cockburn Care team.

About the Position

We are looking for the right person to work in our Social Club that supports seniors and people living with Dementia. Cockburn Care is based in Hamilton Hill. In this rewarding role you will work in a team to develop and facilitate activities for the Social Club based on person-centred and reablement principles.

Day to day the role is multi-faceted and includes:

• Transporting clients to and from the Centre and to outings in the community.
• Planning and implementing programs and activities of interest to our clients.
• Ensuring that each client is pursuing individual goals and maintaining dignity and independence.
• Providing individual support which may include personal care.
• Maintaining the Food Plan with Safe Food Handling.

About you

As the Activity Officer, you will need to possess:

• Cert III (min) in Aged Care / Disability or Community Services (or relevant experience).
• Provide First Aid certificate (or ability to obtain within 1 month of commencement).
• Light Rigid Drivers Licence or willingness and capacity to obtain.
• Ability to obtain an PTD endorsement to drive with the clients.

About the City

Cockburn is one of the major coastal cities of Western Australia. With a current population of over 120,000, the City is an exciting place to be.

Situated just 22km south of the Perth CBD, Cockburn boasts an amazing coastline, beautiful beaches and parks, and is supported by a rich mix of community facilities and diverse employment opportunities.

Employee Benefits

The City of Cockburn is dynamic and rapidly growing. It provides its employees with generous employment conditions and highly desirable lifestyle benefits including:

• Generous superannuation (up to 16%)
• Additional 2 days of leave per year
• Free gym membership

Salary: $66,965 to $72,244 per annum (pro rata) dependant on skills and experience.

Term: Part time, fixed term until August 2027.

Hours: This role is being offered at 24 hours per week.

Further information: Paul Norlin – Social Club Coordinator on (08) 9411 3780

How to Apply: Please ensure you read the attached Job Description to get a full understanding of the role requirements and selection criteria before applying.

Then, please prepare a detailed cover letter addressing how your experience, skills and behaviours make you a suitable candidate, and attach a current resume.

Online applications must be made via the City’s employment webpage at www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/employment, and clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Closing date: Monday 8 September 2025 at 5:00pm

The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date.

The City of Cockburn is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Cockburn values.