Lifestyle Assistant

Permanent Part Time - 35 hours per fortnight

For further information about this role, Please contact ••••@mdhs.vic.gov.au

The Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant encourages individual residents to remain independent and to participate in a wide variety of meaningful activities which support their needs, goals and preferences that promotes their quality of life.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lifestyle and wellbeing programs
• Provide personalised one on one support to residents
• Assist with developing, reviewing, and evaluating wellbeing care plans
• Ensure every resident and stakeholder receives an exceptional experience
• Work closely with clinical teams to support holistic resident wellbeing

Things that matter to us

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle; or
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
• Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations and 2026 Flu Vaccination
• NDIS Clearance Check, children's check
• Current and Valid Drivers Licence
• Eligibility to work in Australia

Why join us?

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace, where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You’ll be joining a cheerful, hardworking team who truly put people first.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those returning to the workforce.

If you have good availability, strong communication skills and a flexible approach, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Applicants must include the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter — please ensure your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

📄 The Position Description is available under ‘Related Documents’ in the job advertisement. If viewing on SEEK, please visit the MDHS Careers website to access the full Position Description.

The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.