Lifestyle Team Leader
About IRT
Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.
We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.
IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.
About the Role
IRT is investing in our leadership capability creating an exciting opportunity for a Lifestyle Team Leader to lead the design, planning, delivery and assessment of activity and lifestyle programs for our residents.
We’re looking to appoint interested an enthusiastic individuals to work in our Aged Care Centres at:
- IRT Moruya: Permanent Part time role minimum 21 hours per week
Your work will include:
- Leading, mentoring and supervising Lifestyle Officers, including reviewing performance
- Coordination of onsite volunteers
- Liaising with internal shared service teams & external services and community groups
- Responding to employee, resident and client concerns in line with IRT’s complaints management policy (commence workplace conduct investigations as required)
- Participating in Accreditation processes including preparation and site visits
- Ensuring the management and delivery of the lifestyle program meets compliance standards and is in line with IRT policy
- Participating in the recruitment, selection and orientation of team members in line with IRT’s policies and procedures
To Be Successful You Will Have
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle
- Certificate IV in Leadership & Management (or willingness to obtain)
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Sound verbal, written, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated problem solving, negotiating and organisational skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise own work and/or work of others to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
Benefits for You
- Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
- Flexible working conditions
- Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Multiple career pathways
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program
How to Apply
If you feel this is the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the “Apply now” button, fill in your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll be in touch to discuss your application. Or alternatively, please contact IRT Recruitment.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment functional assessment and a National Criminal History Check.