About the Role:

We are seeking a part time (25 hours per week) Wellness Coordinator to cover a period of parental leave. The role is due to commence in early September for a maximum term of 12 months and will cover two retirement villages located in Prestons and Menangle . Working hours will be between 9.15am and 2.15pm.

Reporting to the Village Managers, the Wellness Coordinators role is to provide effective assessment and planning to coordinate and support residents with a range of individualised services to improve their independence, wellbeing and achieve their goals in life. This includes

• Identifying the individual support needs, including the goals, strengths and vulnerabilities of residents
• Developing support plans to coordinate access to services for residents
• Create an environment that fosters resident’s participation and well-being
• Maintain and provide regular information/feedback to Village Manager of potential changes to resident’s situation
• Participate in leisure and recreational activities in relation to community inclusion as required by the Village Manager
• Establish and maintain a network with community and local service organisations, volunteer associations, and other appropriate community groups
• Promotes & coordinates team workplace innovation, change and continuous improvement activities.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!

About you:

To be considered, you will have:

• Experience in Retirement Living, Residential Care, Community Services, Home Care or a related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate the provision of effective and individualised support aimed at achieving positive outcomes for residents
• High level negotiation skills and ability to liaise with key stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written Excellent active listening skills as well as interpersonal skills
• Tenacity, tolerance, empathy and patience with seniors
• Valid Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle 
• Commitment to BaptistCare’s purpose, mission and values.

If you are passionate about coordinating integrated services that empower residents to live life their way, then we would love to hear from you!

About Us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.