Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 26/09/202
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant
Location: Portland Tabulam Health Centre
Remuneration: $33.13 - $37.46 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ683399
Applications Close: 17/08/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Portland Tabulam Health Centre services include Residential Aged Care, sub-acute beds, and hosts a variety of community health services and allied health partners from the Lithgow Health Service. Awarded with a mark of excellence which is the highest quality for an aged care service, our facility aims to provide a patient-centred and personalised care to meet the unique needs of each resident by working together with their families and the community.
Are you passionate about enhancing the lives of older people and creating meaningful experiences that promote connection, purpose and wellbeing? Portland Multipurpose Service is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Wellbeing and Lifestyle Officer to join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of our residents.
In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, facilitating and evaluating a diverse range of lifestyle programs and activities that support the social, cultural, emotional, intellectual and spiritual wellbeing of older people living in residential care. You will work closely with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team to develop engaging, person-centred activities that reflect individual interests, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
The successful candidate will foster an inclusive and vibrant environment where residents are encouraged to participate in meaningful recreational, community, vocational and social opportunities that support quality of life, independence and personal fulfilment. Your creativity, enthusiasm and ability to build genuine relationships will be key to creating positive experiences and promoting resident engagement.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, a genuine commitment to aged care, and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Experience in lifestyle, recreation, community services, aged care or a related field will be highly regarded.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a supportive team while helping create memorable moments and meaningful connections for older members of our community.
Join us and help create a vibrant, engaging and fulfilling lifestyle experience for our residents. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
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