Lifestyle Coordinator

Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

The Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative Lifestyle professional to lead our Lifestyle team and deliver a program that truly makes our aged care community come alive.

If you’re motivated by bringing joy, connection and purpose to older adults—and love leading people—this is the role for you.

As our Lifestyle Coordinator, you’ll design and oversee a person‑centred Lifestyle program that reflects each resident’s interests, abilities and cultural background.
You’ll mentor a passionate team, drive engaging activities, and ensure our Lifestyle program is a central part of daily life and wellbeing within the home. Your responsibilities will include:

• Build strong relationships with residents and families to develop meaningful, individualised Lifestyle Plans

• Create engaging activities that support emotional, social, cognitive, spiritual and physical wellbeing

• Lead, support and motivate the Lifestyle team to deliver high‑quality programs

• Work closely with clinical and care staff to ensure plans are safe, appropriate and aligned with resident needs

• Ensure the program meets accreditation standards and organisational policies

• Manage the activities budget and ensure resources and equipment are well maintained

• Lead our volunteer program—recruiting, onboarding, coordinating and recognising volunteers

• Build strong community links to bring external engagement into the home

To be Successful

• Cert IV in Leisure & Lifestyle, Diversional Therapy or equivalent (recognised by Bolton Clarke)

• Current First Aid Certificate

• A passion for creating meaningful experiences that enhance resident wellbeing

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team

• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Understanding of aged care legislation and regulatory requirements

• Initiative and problem‑solving skills to drive positive outcomes

• Complete a National Police Check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement