**Inspire. Engage. Create. - Be the Heart of Our Community**
**Full-Time Role (76 hours fortnight) | Innovate in Aged Care Lifestyle Programs**
Lutheran Services is seeking a **Creative Lifestyle Coordinator** to join our **Northridge Aged Care** team in **Toowoomba**. In this role, you will design and lead dynamic programs that enrich the lives of aged care residents.
**Who We Are - A Legacy of Care & Connection**:
At Lutheran Services, we believe that aged care is about more than just support, it's about enhancing lives. As a not-for-profit organisation & With 11 residential aged care facilities under our stewardship, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support across Queensland. **Since 1935**, we have been serving communities with compassion, innovation, and excellence, providing meaningful experiences that foster independence and joy.
Part of **Lutheran Services**, **Northridge Aged Care** facility offers you a chance to work somewhere that feels like a community - it's warm and friendly. Our facility has been a part of the **Toowoomba** community since 1935. At Northridge we offer peace of mind for the people we care for and their families and friends, with the personalised care.
**Your Role - Creating Experiences That Matter**:
- Develop and implement engaging, person-centered programs tailored to residents' creative and social interests.
- Build strong community connections, bringing in volunteers, artists, musicians, and cultural groups to enhance resident experiences.
- Lead and mentor a team of Lifestyle Facilitators and Volunteers, ensuring they are supported, valued, and engaged.
- Manage volunteer recruitment, training, and development, fostering a thriving and motivated volunteer community.
- Evaluate and refine programs, ensuring they align with residents' interests and contribute to their overall wellbeing.
**What You'll Bring to the Team**:
- Experience designing, facilitating, and evaluating engaging group activities and events.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills to motivate volunteers and connect with residents.
- A passion for building community engagement and fostering meaningful experiences.
- A formal qualification in Leisure & Lifestyle, Arts, Music, Drama, Dance Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or a related field.
**Why You'll Love Working With Us**
- Above Award Wages with a brand new EA
- Access to Salary Packaging - enjoy up to **$15,990**of your salary tax-free
- Opportunities for skills and career growth
- we support additional study with time off and some paid support. Move into other areas of care
- diversional therapy, nursing or home and community care to name a few
- Employee Assistance Program, supplier discounts across health insurance and electricity and gas providers as well as appliances and holidays