Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator @ Kilmore District Hospital

Reference Number :  52481 :   Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator @ Kilmore District Hospital

Employment Type :  On Going Part Time (PT)

Location :  Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health :

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications for a motivated and suitably experienced Leisure & Life Style Coordinator at Caladenia Nursing Home @ Kilmore District Hospital.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses :

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role :

We’re seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to best practice. The Lifestyle and Leisure (L&L) Coordinator champions residents' rights and models professional, respectful behaviour.

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, the L&L Coordinator plays a key role in supporting residents with complex needs by ensuring access to appropriate multidisciplinary health services and community supports.

This role is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering a person-centred lifestyle and leisure program that promotes residents’ physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. The L&L Coordinator helps residents live meaningful lives through activities that foster independence, connection, and enjoyment within the aged care setting.

To be successful in this role you will have :

• Probity and clearance required prior to commencement including, current Police and working with children check.
• Experience working in Aged Care or similar setting.
• Ability to work within a flexible roster system.
• Well-developed communication skills and a proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the  'Apply'  button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact :   Robyn Laws - Nurse Unit Manager -  Caladenia Nursing Home & District Nursing Services via Email : robyn.laws2@nh.org.au

Applications close 7 November 2025

Shortlisting will start right away for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.