Social Event Coordinator - Warrandyte Gardens Care Community
Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Deliver a high-quality activities program to enhance the quality and enjoyment of life for residents in this rewarding role, based at Warrandyte Gardens Care Community.
At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don't succeed, people do.
Opal Healthcare is Australia's largest residential aged care provider, with 138 Care Communities and over 20,000 team members nationwide. Our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are at the heart of everything we do.
All applicants will be contacted for an interview as soon as possible.
Role responsibilities:
* Deliver social events and activities in the Care Community that appeal to residents and benefit their mental health and quality of life.
* Work with the Wellbeing Manager to curate a tailored calendar of social events and experiences.
* Assist the care team with the delivery of social activities.
* Support the orientation and training of volunteers.
* Liaise and develop relationships with volunteers to attend and/or host social events.
* Support the Wellbeing Manager and General Manager with community engagement, social impact, and sustainability initiatives and projects.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.
At Opal HealthCare, we are dedicated to our purpose of bringing joy to those we care for. Joining Opal offers access to a range of benefits including:
* Work/life balance with flexible work hours—opportunity to work casual or permanent shifts.
* Dedicated mentoring and career development programs, such as Nurse Graduate programs, Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs, and more via our Opal Healthcare Academy
* Sponsored study and training, including scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education through local and national university, TAFE, and RTO partnerships.
* Leave loading: opportunity to withdraw leave.
* Public holidays: your choice of paid public holiday rates or an extra day off with time in lieu.
* Paid parental leave: 5 weeks for primary carers and 4 weeks for non-primary carers, plus an additional 5 weeks after returning to work post 3 months.
* Employee Referral Program: earn up to $5,000 incentives for referring friends.
* Internal and external training programs.
* National secondment opportunities to diversify your experience.
* Sector-leading training, systems, and innovation.
What you can bring to Opal:
* Tertiary qualification in event management (desirable).
* Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure) or relevant qualification (desirable).
* Previous experience in delivering events and activities.
* Previous aged care experience (desirable).
* Experience as an event coordinator or team engagement role.
Please note all applicants must be willing to complete a pre-employment medical, police clearance, and NDIS worker's clearance.
* 205 Warrandyte Rd, Ringwood North VIC 3134, Australia
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