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Job no: 505716
Employment type: Full Time
Location: Brisbane, Gold Coast
Categories: Aged Care
About the Role
As an Activity Coordinator you will be responsible for the day-today running of our Senior Day Centre in Capalaba. Your focus will be on developing and facilitating the centre’s activity program in line with client needs, funding requirements and compliance standards.
You will create engaging, inclusive and innovative programs that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing for our Aged Care clients. We are looking for someone who is proactive and can think outside the box, bring a fresh approach and build the program into something special. You will deliver a diverse calendar of activities, such as fish and chips by the water, going to the movies, gentle exercise and creative arts.
This is a permanent Full Time position working from our Day Centre in Capalaba. This is an exciting opportunity for the ideal candidate to take ownership of the role and accelerate their career growth.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver a calendar of activities that are stimulating and keep our clients active
Tailor activities to meet the mobility and cognitive needs of our clients
Ensure all risk and compliance standards are met and well documented
Work in alignment with funding guidelines to ensure programs meet relevant standards and expectations
Collaborate with clients to hear their interests and feedback, while also maintaining a strong program direction and purpose
Support the growth of the service with the goal of becoming a 5 day per week centre
Skills & Experience
Qualification in Leisure and Health, Diversional Therapy or similar, or relevant similar experience
A passion for and experience working with older adults
Strong understanding of compliance, risk assessment and safety planning
Ability to effectively build relationships with diverse stakeholders
Strong communication skills and confidence in facilitating activities in a group setting
Confidence in utilising a variety of technology including mobile devices and computers
A current unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence, reliable vehicle and a willingness to travel
About the Organisation
Enhance the lives of older Australians by joining the Life Without Barriers team. Guided by every client’s individual needs and interests, our personalised in-home Aged Care services focus on empowering every person to maintain their home comforts, health, and connections within their community.
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
Benefits
Thorough induction program
Career pathways across a national organisation
Attractive remuneration package with a monthly rostered day off (Think 12 extra long weekends a year!)
Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free through Salary Packaging, increasing your take-home pay
Access to Fitness Passport – workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a choice of gyms and pools across your area
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and complete an Aged Care Statutory Declaration.
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Rianne Gifford at [email protected]
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday the 2nd of October, 2026
Advertised: 19 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 23:55 E. Australia Standard Time
Job no: 505716
Employment type: Full Time
Location: Brisbane, Gold Coast
Categories: Aged Care
About the Role
As an Activity Coordinator you will be responsible for the day-today running of our Senior Day Centre in Capalaba. Your focus will be on developing and facilitating the centre’s activity program in line with client needs, funding requirements and compliance standards.
You will create engaging, inclusive and innovative programs that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing for our Aged Care clients. We are looking for someone who is proactive and can think outside the box, bring a fresh approach and build the program into something special. You will deliver a diverse calendar of activities, such as fish and chips by the water, going to the movies, gentle exercise and creative arts.
This is a permanent Full Time position working from our Day Centre in Capalaba. This is an exciting opportunity for the ideal candidate to take ownership of the role and accelerate their career growth.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver a calendar of activities that are stimulating and keep our clients active
Tailor activities to meet the mobility and cognitive needs of our clients
Ensure all risk and compliance standards are met and well documented
Work in alignment with funding guidelines to ensure programs meet relevant standards and expectations
Collaborate with clients to hear their interests and feedback, while also maintaining a strong program direction and purpose
Support the growth of the service with the goal of becoming a 5 day per week centre
Skills & Experience
Qualification in Leisure and Health, Diversional Therapy or similar, or relevant similar experience
A passion for and experience working with older adults
Strong understanding of compliance, risk assessment and safety planning
Ability to effectively build relationships with diverse stakeholders
Strong communication skills and confidence in facilitating activities in a group setting
Confidence in utilising a variety of technology including mobile devices and computers
A current unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence, reliable vehicle and a willingness to travel
About the Organisation
Enhance the lives of older Australians by joining the Life Without Barriers team. Guided by every client’s individual needs and interests, our personalised in-home Aged Care services focus on empowering every person to maintain their home comforts, health, and connections within their community.
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
Benefits
Thorough induction program
Career pathways across a national organisation
Attractive remuneration package with a monthly rostered day off (Think 12 extra long weekends a year!)
Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free through Salary Packaging, increasing your take-home pay
Access to Fitness Passport – workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a choice of gyms and pools across your area
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and complete an Aged Care Statutory Declaration.
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Rianne Gifford at [email protected]
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday the 2nd of October, 2026
Advertised: 19 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 23:55 E. Australia Standard Time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Activity Coordinator. Permanent Full Time position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Brisbane offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
