Job no:
Work type: Part time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
* Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Streaky Bay
* WHA4 | Part Time Contract 0.9 FTE | Ongoing
* Salary: $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week (pro rata)
* Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Rewarding Career Opportunity: Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator – Streaky Bay MPS
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator to provide meaningful and engaging diversional activities for residents at Streaky Bay MPS. This role supports residents' independence, wellbeing, and sense of self‑worth through social, recreational, and therapeutic programs.
Reporting to the Executive Officer/Director of Nursing via the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating individual and group diversional therapy programmes that enhance the quality of daily life for older persons and people with disabilities.
If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in residents' lives, enjoy planning and delivering activities, and want to work in a supportive, team‑oriented environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For:
* Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position e.g. Community Services, Aged Care, Diversional Therapy, Leisure and Health or other relevant qualification.
* Proven experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day‑to‑day execution of a position.
* Experience in the provision of a direct care service in a health‑related field.
* Experience in dealing with aged, frail or disabled persons.
* Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of people across the organisation.
About Us
With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best‑kept‑secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.
Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
Why Join Us
* Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter‑professional approach to holistic health care.
* Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
* Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers – Relocation support.
Applicant Information
This is a part time vacancy, working 68.4 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
* DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
* National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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Enquiries
Pauline Lewis
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
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Email:
Application Closing Date
Thursday 18th December 2025 - 11:55PM
Attachments
* WHA4 Role Description.pdf
* JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf
* Australian applicant guidelines
* International applicant guidelines
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