Lesiure & Lifestyle Coordinator (PAG)

Position Description

The Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator – Planned Activity Group (PAG) is responsible for the coordination, planning, delivery and review of the Planned Activity Group and related leisure and lifestyle programs for aged, disabled and/or socially isolated members of the community. The role promotes physical, intellectual, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing, independence, choice, community participation and quality of life through personalised individual and group activities, programs and outings.

The coordinator works within a wellness and reablement, person-centred approach and ensures that PAG operates in accordance with relevant legislation, aged care and community care requirements, YDHS policies and procedures, quality standards, privacy and confidentiality requirements, and work health and safety obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Planned Activity Group, including planning, organisation, delivery and review of activities, programs and outings.
• Assess and respond to the interests, needs and preferences of clients, including their social history, cultural background, spiritual considerations, general health status and individual goals.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individual and group leisure, lifestyle, social, recreational, diversional and intellectual activities that support wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
• Provide clients with meaningful opportunities for choice, participation and self-expression, supporting them to maintain previous interests and develop new interests.
• Support clients to maintain connections with their community and facilitate appropriate community participation and outings.
• Coordinate and support volunteers and students involved in the PAG, including providing direction, orientation and practical support as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with relevant YDHS staff and services to support a coordinated, person-centred approach to client care.
• Monitor the effectiveness and suitability of programs and activities and make recommendations for improvement based on client feedback, participation and identified needs.
• Complete required administration, documentation, care/activity records, data entry and other reporting associated with the service.
• Maintain client records in accordance with legislative, departmental and YDHS requirements.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities, audits, surveys and service evaluation within relevant YDHS quality frameworks and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Identify, manage and escalate risks, hazards, incidents, changes in client needs and other concerns in accordance with YDHS procedures.
• Promote and uphold client rights to privacy, confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, choice and safety at all times.
• Ensure activities and services are delivered safely, inclusively and within the scope of the role.
• Participate in performance review, mandatory education, professional development and training relevant to the position
• Undertake other duties as directed that are within the scope and level of the position.

Key Selection Criteria

Mandatory:

• Certificate III or IV in Leisure and Lifestyle, Aged Care, Diversional Therapy or a similar relevant qualification, or willingness to obtain appropriate training.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, coordinating and delivering individual and group social, recreational, leisure, lifestyle, diversional and/or intellectual activities for older people and/or people with disability.
• Experience working with clients who may be frail, aged, disabled or socially isolated, with an understanding of person-centered and wellness approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate programs, organise activities and outings, prioritise competing requirements and work effectively with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary/community care team, including taking direction and using initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competence with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel, and ability to complete required documentation and data entry.
• Current Victorian Driver’s License.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

Desirable:

• Experience in a Planned Activity Group, Social Support Group or similar community-based program.
• Experience coordinating or supporting volunteers and/or students.
• Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

Relevant information

YDHS is responsible for employing and contracting applicants who meet stringent community and public and public sector expectations. Applicants shall be required to provide and maintain:

• An original National Police Record Check completed within the last twelve (12) months prior to commencement.
• An employee Working with Children Check.
• A NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Relevant professional registrations.
• Complete a Pre-existing injury declaration form.
• Undergo any other relevant checks, education or licencing as directed at own cost.

What’s on offer 

• Diverse service.
• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.

• Free access to a brand-new state of the art, onsite gymnasium.
• Brand new onsite Cafe.
• Experienced and friendly team to offer support at all times.
• Access to continuing professional development to improve skills and knowledge.
• Beautiful location - Yarram is a major hub for surrounding areas. 

How to apply

If you would enjoy the variety of this role and the close-knit community this township has to offers, we want to hear from you! For more information about this position, please contact Stacey O’Neill – Human Resources Manager on 03 5182 0279 or via email: humanresources@ydhs.com.au. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description. 

Join us in our quest to provide exceptional healthcare services to our local community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications close: Sunday 13th September 2026

About us

The Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS) is based in Yarram, 220 kilometers southeast of Melbourne on the South Gippsland Highway in rural Victoria. Yarram is 73 kilometers southwest of Sale and 62 kilometers southeast of Traralgon.

We provide our community with Acute Inpatient services, Dialysis, Urgent Care, Aged Care, Respite Care, Primary Health, Community Services, and an Integrated Health Care Centre. Our consumers and community are at the core of every decision we make. YDHS is committed to the Child Safe Standards.

YDHS want to attract and retain the best staff to provide an exceptional service to our community. We promote and develop opportunities for people to contribute to and encourage innovation, leadership, and collaboration. We are committed to making YDHS a Centre of Excellence in everything we do.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will:

Provide an original National Police Record Check – no older than twelve (12) months, an Employee Working with Children Check, be willing to apply for and pass a NDIS Workers Screening Check, a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies and complete a Pre-existing injury declaration form.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities.