Lifestyle Coordinator
Formal Position Title: Recreation Coordinator
Boyne Island | Six-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Immediate Start
Bring Creativity, Connection and Joy to Every Day
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where your ideas, energy and creativity can make a genuine difference?
Sundale is seeking a passionate Lifestyle Coordinator, formally titled Recreation Coordinator, to commence as soon as possible at our Bindaree Care Centre in Boyne Island, within the Gladstone region.
This six-month fixed-term contract is an opportunity to step into a meaningful role, bring fresh ideas to life and make an immediate impact on the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents.
With more than 60 years of service across aged care, community care, retirement communities and affordable housing, Sundale is committed to empowering Queenslanders to live their best lives. That commitment extends to the people who work with us.
Why Join Bindaree and Sundale?
This contract offers the opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive team where your contribution will be valued from day one.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Make an immediate and meaningful difference in residents’ lives
- Bring your creativity and ideas to engaging lifestyle programs
- Build strong relationships with residents, families and colleagues
- Work within a supportive, people-focused team
- Gain valuable experience with an established Queensland organisation
At Sundale, we live by our values:
Care - Creating quality and meaningful experiences for everyone in the Sundale community.
Connection - Listening and responding to the needs of others.
Creativity - Finding better and more innovative ways to do things and contribute to our community.
About the Role
As the Lifestyle Coordinator, formally titled Recreation Coordinator, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of meaningful lifestyle and therapeutic recreation programs.
Working closely with residents, families, care teams, volunteers and external providers, you will develop engaging, person-centred programs that reflect residents’ individual interests, abilities, backgrounds and goals.
Your programs will support residents’ physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing while encouraging independence, connection and quality of life.
What You’ll Do
In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
- Conduct assessments to understand residents’ interests, needs, preferences and abilities
- Develop and deliver engaging individual and group lifestyle programs
- Create meaningful opportunities for social connection, community participation and enjoyment
- Monitor and evaluate residents’ participation and progress
- Adapt lifestyle programs in response to residents’ changing needs and feedback
- Coordinate activities, events and community engagement initiatives
- Work collaboratively with care teams, volunteers, families and external providers
- Maintain accurate documentation in line with organisational and regulatory requirements
- Promote a positive, inclusive and resident-focused environment
- Bring fresh ideas and creativity to Bindaree’s lifestyle and recreation program
What You’ll Bring
You will be an enthusiastic, creative and organised professional who enjoys building relationships and creating meaningful experiences for older people.
You will ideally hold one of the following:
- Bachelor of Health Science in Leisure and Health or Therapeutic Recreation
- Diploma or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or a related field
- An equivalent qualification or relevant experience
You will also bring:
- Experience in aged care lifestyle programs or therapeutic recreation
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organisation and program development capabilities
- Creativity and confidence in developing engaging activities
- The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- A genuine commitment to person-centred care and resident wellbeing
- Availability to commence as soon as possible
The successful applicant will also be required to complete:
- A National Police Check
- A pre-employment medical assessment
Benefits of Joining Sundale
Sundale values its team members and provides a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- Above award wage rates
- Salary packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
- Annual leave loading: 17.5% for eligible full-time and pro-rated part-time employees
- Generous leave entitlements: Five weeks of annual leave for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees
- Exclusive discounts and benefits: Access to financial tips, wellbeing resources and savings across more than 500 major Australian brands through our Flare platform
- Access to car salary packaging: Offering potential tax and vehicle running-cost savings
- Private health insurance discounts
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support services when you need them
- Employee referral bonus: Receive up to $300 for each successful referral
- Uniforms provided
Make Your Six Months Count
This is more than a lifestyle activities role. It is an opportunity to create moments of connection, achievement and joy for residents at Bindaree Care Centre.
If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life of older people and thrive in a creative, people-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply Now
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.
Apply today or visit our careers page:
https://www.sundale.org.au/careers-volunteering/
