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Transform lives, every single day Would you like to use your compassion and creativity for greater impact? At Anglicare Sydney, you can. And together, we will. We’re a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 160 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for over 40,000 people through our person-centred support. As a Lifestyle Carer, you’ll help create meaningful moments and connections for our aged care residents. In return, you’ll find genuine support, rewarding career opportunities, and the balance you need to thrive. Your opportunity As a valued Lifestyle Carer at our Elizabeth Lodge Facility in Rushcutters Bay, you will design and deliver engaging lifestyle programs that promote social interaction, emotional wellbeing, and a sense of purpose for our residents. With kindness and creativity, you will: Facilitate group and individual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities Support residents in maintaining independence and dignity through meaningful engagement Collaborate with care teams to integrate lifestyle support into holistic care plans Encourage participation and build strong relationships with residents and families What you’ll bring You are a warm, empathetic and creative individual who is passionate about enhancing the lives of older people. You share our values of integrity, justice, compassion and excellence. To thrive in this role, you will need: Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, or Bachelors or Diploma in Health Science or Community Services Experience in planning and delivering lifestyle or recreational activities Current First Aid and CPR certification Valid NSW Driver’s Licence (preferred) NDIS Worker Screening Check (required) You will also have: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A positive, team-oriented attitude Ability to adapt activities to meet diverse needs and preferences Why Anglicare Sydney?    At Anglicare Sydney, you will belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds - people who respect you for you and genuinely care. You’ll also be surrounded by leaders and mentors who support you to grow your career and find the balance that’s right for you.     On top of that, here are just some of the other benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:    Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life  For Permanent roles,  pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free   Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to advance your career   Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers  Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family    Are you ready for a career that means more?    To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or submit your resumé and a cover letter via our application portal at     As soon as you apply, you will be invited to a short interview via Chat. You will be able to record your answers from the comfort of your own home via mobile phone or laptop/computer.     Applications close [insert closing date}    Anglicare Sydney is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.  Application Close Date: October 17, 2025 Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life. Your rewards and benefits We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family. Staff Rewards Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more. Salary Packaging Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free! Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it. Employee Referral Program Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service. Formal Recognition The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.