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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services
• Salary
  • WHA3 $1,196.36 - $1,208.80 per week (pro rata) + Regional Allowance + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • WHA4 $1,220.69 - $1,233.35 per week (pro rata) + Regional Allowance   + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Ongoing Part Time Contract (19 hours per week)

Join a Rewarding Career at Ceduna District Health Services!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older Australians?  We're seeking a Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator to help create vibrant, enriching experiences for our Aged Care Residents at Ceduna Senior Citizens Village.  If you are dedicated to promoting independence, boosting self-esteem, and supporting the social and recreational needs of elderly individuals, this is the role for you!

As the Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator, you'll lead the development and delivery of tailored therapeutic and educational programs for residents, enabling them to enjoy meaningful, daily activities.  Your work will directly contribute to their well-being and sense of belonging in our caring community.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, organise and deliver engaging individual and group activities that enhance residents’ wellbeing, independence, and self-esteem.
• Support residents to achieve personal goals and participate in meaningful social, recreational, and therapeutic programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, assist with risk assessments, and ensure the safe and efficient use of equipment and resources.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing guidance, support, and training to colleagues and new staff as required.

What you’ll bring:

• Do you have a genuine passion for enhancing the wellbeing, independence and enjoyment of life for older people?
• Are you qualified (or working towards a qualification) in Leisure & Lifestyle, Aged Care, Community Services or a related field, with experience supporting aged, frail or disabled clients?
• Do you bring creativity, initiative and good judgement to designing and delivering meaningful activity programs that reflect individual needs and interests?
• Are you a respectful, reliable team member with strong communication skills who values dignity, confidentiality and person-centred care?

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North 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.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Wellbeing and counselling support - support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Paid leave including leave loading
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Applicant Information

Please note that this position is multi-classed as either a WHA3 or WHA4 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience. 

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:

• 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 B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below.  Job ref: 927457

Enquiries

Debbie Greatbatch
Administration Officer
Phone: 8626 2121
E-mail: deborah.greatbatch@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: 4 February 2026, 11:55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Eligibility:  This position is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with valid work rights in Australia. Local applicants are encouraged to apply.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering quality care and improving the lives of others.

927457 WHD3 Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator - Role Description.pdf

927457 WHD4 Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator - Role Description.pdf