Planned Activities Group Assistant

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) has an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and compassionate Planned Activities Group Assistants to join our Community Wellbeing and Partnerships team. These ongoing part time roles, along with casual opportunities, play a key part in delivering engaging centre based and community activities that support people of different ages and abilities to benefit from social connection. The positions play a key role in promoting independence, wellness, socialisation and community inclusion through person centred care and goal focused activities.

The Contract: Ongoing, Part Time, 62.0 hours per fortnight shared across two positions. Casual positions also available. Please specify your preferred employment type and hours in your application.

About the Team:

The BRHS Planned Activities Group program provides centre based and community activities for people of different ages and abilities who will benefit social connection. Our focus is to meet individual needs and goals through care planning and the provision of opportunities for socialisation, independence, wellness and community inclusion.

The Position:

In this rewarding role, you will provide practical and person-centred support to participants attending Planned Activity Group programs. You will assist with the delivery of a variety of social, recreational and wellness focused activities, support food services, transport and personal care needs, and contribute to basic administrative tasks. You will work as part of a close knit and supportive team in a positive environment focused on meaningful community participation, enjoying great hours across a Monday to Friday roster.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Make a genuine difference in the lives of people in our community
• Gain valuable experience in a professional and supportive environment
• Enjoy weekday hours with great work life balance
• Extensive salary packaging options to increase take home pay
• Be part of a large, respected regional health service committed to quality care

What You’ll Need

• Certificate III in Aged Care/Individual Support or a Certificate IV in Leisure & Health (or equivalent)
• Experience delivering group activities or community-based programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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

Interested? For more information contact: 

Cathryn Churches, PAG Coordinator on (03) 5150 3243 or email cathryn.churches@brhs.com.au

Applications close: Wednesday, 20th May 2026

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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

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is deeply committed to an environment that supports the safety and wellbeing of all people including children.  Read our full values and commitments here.