Leisure & Lifestyle Officer

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.

Your Opportunity

This role will assist in implementing different techniques to engage our consumers in purposeful and engaging programs. This role will work with our consumer engagement coordinator to motivate & stimulate each care recipient through the activities conducted at this service.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Individually assess the social needs of each care recipient & structure programs that are appropriate to these needs
• Encourage the participation of all care recipients in the activity program
• Spend time & devote effort to the socialization of individual care recipients
• Carry out duties as directed by the Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
• Facilitate the shopping needs of all care recipients
• Assist the mobilisation of care recipients to the activity room & other areas
• Develop a monthly care recipients’ newsletter to be distributed to both care recipients of the facility & their family or nominated representative

Requirements for Success

• Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or equivalent (desirable)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within healthcare or aged care with exposure to residents with mental health and challenging behaviour
• Intermediate Computer Literacy skills and ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Personal Effectiveness and Results Orientation
• Relationship Management and Organisational Awareness
• COVID Booster and Flu vaccination for this year
• Driver's Licence

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and NDIS clearance.

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email

[email protected]

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at

[email protected]

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Free external, confidential counselling
• Volunteering opportunities