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Lifestyle Lead - St George's

  • CBD, Central Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3000
  • Permanent
  • Closing on: Nov 28 2025

Lifestyle Lead – St Georges, Altona Meadows

Empowered to Shine

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we're transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.

Our Home

St Georges offers contemporary residential aged care in Altona Meadows, providing quality care in a welcoming, community-focused environment with excellent local amenities and transport connections.

The Role

As a Lifestyle Lead / Coordinator, you'll support residents in our St Georges home in Altona Meadows to live their best life and achieve their personal goals. You'll ensure residents are at the centre of your decision making.

  • Develop an inclusive lifestyle program, taking into account differing cognitive, social, spiritual, and cultural needs of the residents, tailoring the programs to meet individual needs
  • Program, budget and external stakeholder management (community groups, external companies, etc)
  • Provide guidance and direction to supporting volunteers, care staff, and a Lifestyle Assistant
  • Maintain records of programs, and ensure regular evaluation, to continuously improve the program
  • Promote positive attitudes towards ageing

About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • Minimum Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure, or formal qualifications in Community Development, Recreation or Disability
  • Experience in a similar role
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or ability to obtain
  • Experience creating genuine connections, and empathising with clients, families and team members

Why Benetas?

  • $40-$42 per hour / $79000 - $85000 per annum + superannuation + NFP salary packaging 
  • Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
  • Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
  • Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.

Interested in developing a career with Benetas, APPLY NOW!

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the ad closes.

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