• Create moments of connection that help every resident feel seen, valued and truly at home

• Bring warmth, understanding and gentle support to the people who need it most

• Be part of a team that lifts others up through kindness, respect and shared purpose

About the Role

As a Lifestyle Officer, you will play a key role in enhancing the wellbeing, independence and enjoyment of residents at Shalom Centre. This role focuses on delivering meaningful individual and group activities that reflect each person’s interests, goals and preferences.

You will work closely with the Lifestyle Coordinator to plan, deliver and document lifestyle programs that support a positive quality of life. Your creativity, empathy and ability to build genuine relationships will help create a warm, engaging and supportive environment for the people who call Shalom Centre home.

About the Team

At Shalom Centre, you will join a supportive and collaborative team that lives out BaptistCare’s values every day. We demonstrate Inclusivity by welcoming and valuing every individual, Accountability by taking responsibility for the quality of our care, Compassion through genuine connection and empathy, and Teamwork by working together to deliver the best outcomes for residents. Our focus is always on delivering personalised, respectful and meaningful engagement for every resident.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we care for you while you care for others. You will enjoy:

• Hourly rate: $37.42 + 25% casual loading + 12% super

• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 tax‑free*

• Discounted gym memberships and novated car leasing

• Flexible work arrangements and additional leave options

• Access to wellbeing programs including counselling, spiritual care and nutrition support

• Career development opportunities, including study assistance up to $3,000 per year

• Access to learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning

• A positive, inclusive and values‑driven workplace culture

About You

You bring warmth, creativity and a genuine desire to make a difference. You enjoy connecting with people and creating opportunities for engagement, enjoyment and purpose.

To be considered, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Leisure & Health (essential)

• Experience delivering lifestyle, recreation or wellbeing activities

• Strong interpersonal and empathetic communication skills

• Basic computer skills and confidence with documentation

• A person‑centred approach and the ability to work collaboratively

• Availability for casual shifts Monday to Friday

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 support over 38,000 customers across Australia with the help of more than 12,000 dedicated employees. From older Australians to people experiencing hardship, we are committed to providing care that is grounded in our values of inclusivity, accountability, compassion and teamwork.

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 required to undergo background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, where applicable, WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening 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 Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.