Activities Officer

About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the Role

The Activities Officer (Leisure & Lifestyle) is responsible for delivering engaging, person-centred lifestyle and recreational programs for residents within a residential aged care setting. These programs are designed to enhance residents’ quality of life by supporting their physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellbeing, while promoting independence and meaningful participation.

This is a part-time opportunity, working 36 hours per week, based in Chermside.

• Plan, implement and evaluate individual and group leisure and lifestyle programs tailored to residents’ needs, interests and abilities.

• Facilitate a variety of activities that provide psychosocial and physical stimulation, including programs for residents living with dementia.

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support resident care and wellbeing outcomes.

• Assist in the development and review of resident lifestyle care plans and document ongoing progress and participation.

• Build positive relationships with residents, families and external stakeholders to support engagement and individualised care.

• Coordinate and support community engagement activities and events that foster social connection.

• Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to volunteers involved in lifestyle programs.

• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, aged care standards and organisational policies.

• Participate in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives and continuous development activities.

• Assist with ordering and maintaining program resources within budget.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and evaluating lifestyle or recreational programs, preferably in aged care.

• Experience supporting older people, including those living with dementia.

• Ability to build strong, respectful relationships with residents, families and team members.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to complete documentation and maintain accurate records.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems.

• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety and continuous quality improvement practices.

Desirable

• Additional qualifications or experience in dementia care, music, art, exercise or related areas.

• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

• Experience working with volunteers in a care or community setting.

What makes a difference for us!

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or equivalent.

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

• Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module (“Quality, Safety and You”).

• Proof of vaccination status as required by legislation or WMQ policy.

• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.

• Relevant probity checks as required by legislation and WMQ policy.

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

• Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.

• Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay.

• Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel.

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited’s vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your vaccination status as part of the application process as required by legislation, health directives or WMQ policy.