Meaningful Life Coordinator - Dimboola Nursing Home (Previously called Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator)
Parental Leave cover until May 2027 | Full Time 80 hours including a monthly ADO
$32.62 per hour + salary packaging + super
Make Everyday Matter
Do you believe life should be filled with purpose, laughter, connection—and maybe the occasional dance party?
Are you passionate about creating moments that truly brighten someone’s day?
If so, we’d love to meet you.
We’re searching for a Meaningful Life Coordinator who brings creativity, leadership and heart to our Care Community—someone who knows that meaningful moments make meaningful lives.
About the Role
As our Meaningful Life Coordinator, you’ll be the driving force behind engaging, person-centred experiences that enrich residents’ quality of life. You’ll design and deliver activities that nurture holistic wellbeing, celebrate individuality and support residents to live life their way.
You’ll work closely with residents, families, team members and the wider community to create experiences that are joyful, purposeful and deeply meaningful—while also leading a passionate team who share your vision.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing, coordinating and delivering innovative, person-centred activities aligned with the Aged Care Quality Standards
- Getting to know residents—their stories, preferences and goals—and tailoring experiences to match
- Coordinating resident assessments, care plans, iCare profiles and documentation
- Leading, mentoring and supporting the Meaningful Life team, volunteers and students
- Running engaging team meetings, supporting performance, recruitment and development
- Collaborating with residents, families and the care team—and sharing outcomes in meetings and reports
About You
- A Certificate III or IV in Dementia Care, Leisure & Health, Aged Care, Leadership—or relevant experience (or willingness to obtain)
- A genuine passion for helping older people live purposeful, joyful lives
- Experience delivering creative programs and events that promote independence and community connection
- Strong leadership skills—you motivate, organise and inspire others
- Excellent communication, organisation and customer service skills
- An understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and dementia care
- Computer confidence - experience with iCare is a bonus
To view a full copy of the Position Description please click here
Interested?
if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Aged Care Recruitment, on 03 5320 4445 for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Dimboola region
Dimboola is a charming rural town surrounded by scenic rolling hills, farmland and the pink Salt Lake. Explore historic landmarks like the Dimboola Hotel or venture into the nearby Little Desert National Park to discover unique flora and fauna. Dimboola is the perfect escape from city life. To learn more about Dimboola please click – Visit Dimboola
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
