- Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Millicent & District Hospital & Health Service - Sheoak Lodge
- Position based in Millicent
- Salary: $1,155.00 - $1,166.60 per week | WHA5
- Ongoing Full Time working over a 7-day roster
Take on a rewarding role where you’ll directly enhance the wellbeing and quality of life for aged care residents at Sheoak Lodge. As a Leisure & Lifestyle Co-ordinator, you will plan, implement, and evaluate engaging activities that promote social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and emotional support for residents with diverse abilities. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with residents, volunteers, and staff to create a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages participation and meaningful engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess residents’ abilities and preferences to deliver tailored group and individual activities.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate leisure and lifestyle programs, including dementia-specific activities.
- Ensure safe and effective use of equipment, facilities, and personnel in all activities.
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based documentation of resident participation and program outcomes.
- Support, guide, and coordinate volunteers, student placements, and staff involved in activity programs.
- Review programs with residents, representatives, and volunteers to adapt and improve offerings.
- Contribute to high-quality care by integrating health promotion and supporting residents’ physical, cognitive, and emotional wellbeing.
- Undertake professional development, mandatory training, and participate in Quality Improvement programs.
Who Are We Looking For?
- Do you have previous experience in residential aged care or leisure and lifestyle programs?
- Are you confident in organising and delivering engaging activities for older adults with diverse needs?
- Do you enjoy supporting volunteers and guiding staff to provide meaningful experiences for residents?
- Are you reliable, organised, and committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment?
- Do you hold or are willing to maintain an AQF Certificate III relevant to the role?
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
- Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
- Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community
- Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
- Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
- Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace
Our Organisation
We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.
The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.
The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other:
- Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community.
- Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf.
- Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures.
- Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses.
- Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture.
- Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living.
Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
Job Ref: 919573
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Enquiries: To discuss more, please contact Lorna Curran, Administration Officer on Phone: 8733 0150 or via Email: Lorna.Curran@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Thursday 25th December 2025, 11:55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
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Ready to Apply?
If you are a motivated, creative, and resident-focused individual, we encourage you to apply. Join the Sheoak Lodge team and help provide high-quality leisure, lifestyle, and community engagement programs that enrich the lives of our residents.
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