Social Activities Coordinator - Epping Grand Care Community
Epping NSW 2121, Australia Req #1739
Friday, 30 May 2025
Exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team in a brand-new facility, part of a landmark development, offering the highest standard of care and comfort for our residents.
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 ofCompassion,Accountability,Respect andExcellence are at the heart of everything we do.
Epping Grand Care Community is due to open November 2025 Situated in Sydney's Northwest in a lively high-rise precinct within a thriving neighbourhood and public transport just a step away. The latest addition to the Opal family will feature beautiful modern facilities, state of the art technology and equipment and an in-house café and a hair salon
Please note that successful applicants will be commencing in early November 2025 .
Role responsibilities:
* Deliver social events and activities in the Care Community that appeal to the residents and benefit residents' 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 to bring joy to those we care for. In joining Opal, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
* Dedicatedmentoring & internal/externalcareer development programsto build and accelerate your career - such as Nurse Graduate programs, Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very ownOpal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/
* Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to$15,000for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
* Leave loading: opportunity to withdraw leave
* Public holidays: your choice of getting paid public holiday rates or receiving an extra day off with time in lieu
* Employee Referral Program – earn up to$5,000in incentives for inviting your friends to work
* Internal & external training programs
* Sector leading training, systems & innovation
What you can bring to Opal:
* Tertiary qualification in event management (desirable)
* Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure) and/or relevant qualification(desirable)
* Previous experience in delivery of events and activities
* Previous aged care experience (desirable)
* Previous event coordinator and or team engagement experience
Please note all applicants must be willing to complete a pre-employment medical, police clearance and NDIS worker's clearance.
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