Are you passionate about enhancing the quality of life for elderly and frail individuals?

UnitingSA is seeking a Leisure and Lifestyle Officer for a fixed term part-time contract from November 2025 to January 2027, based at Wesley House in Semaphore Park. In this role, you will play a key part in creating, planning, and delivering tailored programs that promote the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our residents. Your creativity, empathy, and understanding of aged care will make a real difference in the lives of those in your care.

Join a supportive, dynamic team where your work empowers residents to live fulfilling, active lives based on their unique needs and interests.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll be:

Planning and developing personalised leisure activities that reflect residents' preferences and needs.
Providing guidance to residents and their families, ensuring the best possible support for their lifestyle choices.
Ensuring a varied and inclusive program that accommodates all levels of ability and encourages participation.
Promoting social and physical engagement, helping residents maintain optimal function and independence.
Participating in team meetings and contributing to ongoing quality improvements and staff development.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At UnitingSA, we provide an environment where you can grow, thrive, and truly make a difference:

Empowering Work: Help enhance the quality of life for elderly residents and their families.
Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside caring, passionate colleagues who value your input.
Career Growth: Benefit from training and development opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
What We Offer

Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay with up to $15,900 in tax-free earnings, and enjoy additional benefits like meals and entertainment packages.
Leave Loading: Receive 17.5% leave loading to boost your holiday pay.
Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support.
Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a flexible and inclusive workplace that respects work-life balance.
Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
What You Bring to the Role

We’re looking for someone who has:

A relevant qualification (Certificate III or IV) or experience in recreational services.
Extensive experience in a Lifestyle or Diversional Therapy role, particularly within aged care.
A sound understanding of the needs and preferences of elderly residents, including cognitive decline and physical disabilities.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check (essential).
Why Join Us?

At UnitingSA, we are committed to providing exceptional care to elderly individuals. As a Leisure and Lifestyle Officer, you’ll have the opportunity to create meaningful, person-centred activities that help enhance our residents' lives. Join us in making a positive impact every day.

We Welcome Everyone

Our employment screenings are tailored to meet the role’s requirements to ensure we recruit individuals who align with our standards.