Lifestyle Team Leader

Churches of Christ, Residential Aged Care – Essendon

6 Month Fixed-Term - Full-Time

About the Role:

Churches of Christ Queensland are currently seeking a Lifestyle Team Leader for our Essendon location, working within our 103 bed Residential Aged Care Home.

As our Lifestyle Team Leader at Arcadia Residential Aged Care, you’ll be a trusted partner in our residents’ health journeys. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll be responsible for leading a team of Lifestyle Therapists to determine and deliver therapist activities designed to enrich the lives of our residents. You’ll enjoy the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and staff alike, while contributing to a positive and supportive care environment.

About You

You are a compassionate and skilled Lifestyle Therapist who thrives in a collaborative, resident-focused environment. You bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a genuine passion for improving the lives of older Australians

Essential:

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
• Minimum three years’ experience in the development and delivery of leisure and health programs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Currently holds, or willing to obtain a current First Aid & CPR Certificate

• Currently holds, or willing to obtain a current Police Check
• Hold valid Australian Work Rights – Unfortunately we are not currently able to sponsor

Desirable:

• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to use Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

About Us:

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit, employees can salary package up to $18,549 p.a. tax-free — $15,900 on everyday expenses and $2,649 on meals/entertainment, which can significantly increase your take-home pay. To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

We offer generous annual leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a supportive work culture, and discounts at a range of retail outlets.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. Please click the Apply Button. For further inquiries, call Andrea on 03 8378 3300

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.