Lifestyle Carer

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.

Your opportunity

As a Valued Lifestyle Carer At Lemongrove Gardens In Penrith, You Will Design And Deliver Engaging Lifestyle Programs That Promote Social Interaction, Emotional Wellbeing, And a Sense Of Purpose For Our Aged Care 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)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to adapt activities to meet diverse needs and preferences

Why Anglicare Sydney?

Benefits

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. Other benefits include:

• 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.

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.

All applicants will receive a response. Applications close in 2 weeks.

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: June 07, 2026