Lifestyle Coordinator

Title: Lifestyle Coordinator
Date: 23 Jan 2026
Location: Bethania
Business Unit: St Jude\’s Aged Care

St Jude’s Health Care Group is a trusted provider of Aged Care, Allied Health and Disability Services, established in 1982. With a strong reputation built over four decades, we operate with a purpose‑driven philosophy: we do not provide any service that isn’t good enough for our own families. Our work is grounded in respect, integrity, commitment and genuine partnerships with the individuals and communities we support.

Role Summary

The Lifestyle Coordinator’s primary goal is to develop and oversee a lifestyle program that reflects client preferences and enables individuals to maximise their abilities, with an appreciation of each person’s physical, social, cultural and religious background. The role also helps to mentor and lead in the delivery of programs that are a focal point of social activity and emotional connection for residents. Our Lifestyle Coordinators build rapport with residents, liaise with relevant health professionals and family members as required.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Establish a positive, supportive and encouraging line of communication with each resident and next of kin to produce activity assessments and care plans reflective of the resident’s interests and abilities.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individual, social and leisure care plans. Mentor the team in how best to implement these for each client.
• Identify a variety of entertainment options (internal and external within an agreed budget) and incorporate these into a monthly program, promoting and engaging residents around this program.
• Develop positive relationships with support staff, nurses and volunteers to ensure a comprehensive, compassionate and holistic approach to the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of each client.
• Ensure that lifestyle coordination functions with a clear awareness of organisational policies and a clear approach to any potential risk or hazards, addressing issues immediately.

Skills, Attributes and Experience

• Experience supporting residents with dementia is highly desirable.
• Ability to relate to elderly clients with empathy while working effectively with other health professionals and service providers.
• Demonstrated success working in an aged care setting, including experience in assessment and equipment prescription.
• Experience in the development and delivery of therapy‑based programs.
• Demonstrates a commitment to being a productive and positive team member.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
• Knowledge of community‑based programs and a flexible approach to working within these.

St Jude\’s Bethania Gardens is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If this opportunity excites and encourages you, we would welcome and encourage your application. If your application is selected for progression, we will be in touch to discuss it with you soon.