Leisure & Activities Officer

  • South West Rocks, NSW, Australia, 2431
  • Permanent
  • Closing on: Jan 2 2026
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Calvary The Mariner- South West Rocks

Permanent Part Time 26 hours per fortnight- Leisure & Activities Officer

  • Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
  • Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
  • Work/Life balance
About the role
 

This is a part-time position starting 19 January 2026 at Calvary The Mariner, South West Rocks, working within our Assisted Living Lifestyle Team.

The role is perfect for someone who is bright, fun, and bubbly, with a genuine passion for supporting residents and bringing positive energy into the home.

You’ll be working scheduled part-time shifts (rostered in advance), supporting daily lifestyle programs, social activities, and resident engagement across the home. Key tasks include assisting with group activities, one-on-one engagement, outings, and helping maintain a vibrant and welcoming environment for residents.

 
Your main duties will include:
  • To respect every resident's individual character, personality and right to independence to continue an enjoyable, healthy and productive lifestyle.
  • To develop formal and informal activity programs designed to improve and maintain the quality of life of residents.
  • To provide social and recreational programs that meet the needs of the residents. 
About you
  • Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle or other relevant qualification. 
  • Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
  • Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities and programmes for frail people with cognitive impairment and other disabilities.
  • Ability to document assessments, care plans and progress notes to meet legislative, funding and quality improvement requirements. 
  • Ability to work and communicate with people of all ages and cognitive ability and to obtain their trust and co-operation. 
  • A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation.
  • Current Driver's Licence.
For further information please contact Michelle Mckenna, Home Manager on 02 6566 5872 or Michelle.Mckenna@calvarycare.org.au
 
Why work for Calvary?
 
At Calvary, our staff matter. 
 
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
 
Your benefits: 
  • NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
  • Paid parental leave 
  • Training, development pathways and career opportunities
  • Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
 
Please note the following:
  • As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
  • You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
 
 

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