Calling creative individuals who can support the coordination of our fun, fulfilling and fabulous village lifestyle program. Join the activities team today!

• Be the ambassador of fun, creativity, and enjoyment! 
• Connect communities and foster bonds through exciting activities
• Advance your career in the health & wellbeing space
  

About Ryman

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman has grown to become the largest retirement village operator in New Zealand. We own and operate 48 villages in New Zealand and Australia. We have 14 new villages under construction and 9 additional sites in our landbank. We employ more than 7,600 team members. Being the developer, designer, builder, and operator means we will continue to challenge the status quo and adapt to better serve our residents and team members.

Our trailblazing spirit can be felt in every Ryman experience, so if you like the sound of this, then read on.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our crucial support team as an Activity and Lifestyle Coordinator at Raelene Boyle Retirement Villagein Aberfeldie VIC, Australia. This is a maximum term position working in our high/low care unit commencing mid July and finishing March 2025. The shifts available are as follows,

• Monday 0930 - 1630
• Friday 1330 - 1730
• Saturday 1330 - 1730
• Sunday 1000 - 1600

We love when our lifestyle coordinators use their creative flair to make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents. This is a diverse role, and no two days are the same! You will:

• Plan, schedule, facilitate and run activities within our village
• Ensure our activities calendar meets requirements around physical, mental and social activities
• Curate and develop flyers / communications around monthly events
• Promote happiness, wellbeing, and quality of life for all residents 
• Work closely with the broader activities team to ensure our events calendar runs smoothly
• Run our resident bingo - it sure is a fan favourite
• Assist in the delivery of various workshops, social and craft activities. Anything from bake offs, fashion shows and even floristry demonstrations
• Accompany residents on various outings
  

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have: 

• Strong empathy
• A creative flair you're not afraid to let shine
• Certificate III/IV in Leisure & Lifestyle is desired (but not essential for the right candidate)
• We'd also love you to have experience working in Aged care but that's not essential. 
  
• Work in a facility that operates more like a family business. We are well resourced and have great care ratios
• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Monthly employee recognition
• Receive a complementary designer uniform
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Receive a Ryman Team Benefits card with discounts from 45+ well-known brands
  

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

If you're our KIND of person we'd love to hear from you!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.