- Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Sheoak Lodge
- Position based in Millicent
- Salary: $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week (pro rata) | WHA3
- Ongoing Part Time working 48 hours per fortnight over a 7-day roster
Are you enthusiastic about supporting individuals to lead fulfilling and independent lives? Sheoak Lodge Aged Care is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant to join our team and enhance the quality of life for our residents.
About the Role: As a Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant, you'll play a vital role in encouraging our residents to maintain their independence and participate in a diverse range of meaningful activities. Your role will be centred around supporting their individual needs, goals, and preferences, all while enhancing their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, implementing, and reviewing a diverse recreational program that promotes a normal and enjoyable lifestyle for residents, respecting their individuality, rights, and freedom of choice.
- Support and guide students, volunteers, and staff in delivering activities, encouraging participation across all areas and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Liaise with the Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator, residents, and other staff to ensure programs meet resident needs and preferences, including maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.
- Participate in professional development, mandatory training, and service improvement initiatives to maintain high standards of care and recreational service delivery.
What We're Looking For:
- A genuine passion for enhancing the lives of residents through personalised and meaningful activities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with residents, their families, and staff.
- Ability to relate well to aged people and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexibility to work across various shifts and adapt to different needs within our Leisure & Lifestyles team.
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
This is a part time (0.63 FTE) vacancy, working 48 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
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 (direct 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: 922432
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 compassionate, proactive, and resident-focused individual, we encourage you to apply. Join our Residential Care Home team and help deliver high-quality care while making a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults.
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