Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region.Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS. 

Are you passionate about Aged Care and the enablement of residents to live each day with purpose, dignity and companionship?  An exciting opportunity exists to become an integral member of the Maddocks Gardens Lifestyle team and actively support our aged care residents to achieve their lifestyle choices.

Our Maddocks Gardens team proudly works together to provide our residents with the best possible quality of life in their later years.  If you are a dedicated and driven individual who will provide compassionate, person-centred care, we would like to hear from you. 

The Contract: Ongoing, Part Time, 40 hours per fortnight. Monday to Friday position, current shift times are 9.00am-4.30pm.

The Position:

As a Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant at BRHS you will work with Diversional Therapists and the Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator, to plan and deliver an engaging and dynamic lifestyle program for the Maddocks Gardens Community. In this rewarding position you will provide social, spiritual, cultural and psychological support to meet our residents needs and maintain and enhance their quality of life.

Why should you Apply?

• Generous hourly rate base rate of $27.40 – $31.61 per hour (dependent on Grade)
• Enjoy a rewarding career making a difference to our aged care residents
• Join a supportive culture as part of a dynamic, friendly, and inclusive team that values collaboration, growth, and professional excellence.
• Enjoy benefits offered by a large organisation including extensive salary packaging, education opportunities and wellbeing initiatives.

What you need:

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or willingness to obtain
• Well developed and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge to provide valuable and appropriate individual and group activities
• Proven ability to work cooperatively as part of a cohesive, supportive and collaborative team
• Passion and commitment for aged care with the capacity to advocate for the best interests of residents  

 Please view the full key selection criteria in the position description here.

Interested? For more information contact:

Lorraine Wigg, Maddocks Support Services Team Leader on 03 5150 3609

Applications by close of business: Sunday, 7th June 2026

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” and are to include:

• Cover letter
• Resume (including two recent referees)
• Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

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At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve.  We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at people.culture@brhs.com.au

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