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Position: Activities Coordinator
Type: Full-time
Employer: Mayflower Brighton
Location: Brighton East, Victoria, 3187
Salary: $76,515
About the Business:
Mayflower Brighton is a leading not-for-profit, community-based aged care provider with over 60 years of experience in enhancing the independence, wellbeing, and lifestyle of older Australians. Operating as a non-denominational organisation guided by core values of respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence, Mayflower delivers person-centred residential aged care, retirement living, and home care services across Melbourne, including its state-of-the-art Brighton facility featuring 150 beds, a dedicated dementia support unit, and extensive amenities such as gardens, a café, gym, and wellness spaces. Renowned for its high-quality, compassionate care and vibrant community atmosphere, Mayflower fosters a supportive workplace culture that emphasises team collaboration, professional growth, and a shared commitment to delivering care without compromise.
About the Position:
The Activities Coordinator plays a pivotal role at Mayflower Brighton by designing and delivering engaging, personalised leisure and recreational programs that promote residents' social, emotional, physical, and psychological wellbeing. This position focuses on creating a vibrant and inclusive environment in a modern aged care setting, where tailored activities help residents maintain independence, build connections, and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle, contributing directly to the organisation's mission of holistic, person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning and implementing leisure activity programs for individuals in health care and in the community to assist in their social development and promote their sense of wellbeing.
Identifying individual needs through task analysis.
Evaluating and assessing clients' levels of abilities, interests, needs, strengths and weaknesses, and their ability to carry out a range of tasks and interact with others.
Maintaining a knowledge of resources available within the facility and within the community.
Organising leisure and recreational events.
Assisting with training and supervising volunteers and staff.
Providing information on available support resources within the local community.
Encouraging and supporting clients to take part in activities suited to their particular needs and interests.
Adapting programs to suit individual clients' needs, interests, skills and abilities.
Requirements:
Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
Diploma in Community Services (or equivalent).
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
Strong organisational and creative skills to plan and adapt engaging programs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with residents, families, and teams.
Compassion, empathy, and patience when working with older adults, including those with diverse needs or dementia.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and supervise volunteers effectively.
How to Apply:
To apply, applicants must submit their resume with a valid email address through this online portal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.