Leisure and Lifestyle Team Leader

At UnitingSA, we’re all about respect, compassion and justice, and empowering South Australians to overcome life’s challenges. Established in 1919, today our team of more than 1,000 employees and volunteers deliver critical housing, aged care and community services to more than 12,000 South Australians in need every year.

We provide services from over 35 locations across the state to help:

• people experiencing homelessness and poverty
• women escaping domestic violence
• individuals facing mental health challenges
• people living with disability
• older and frail South Australians
• children, young people and families confronted with complex challenges

Every aspect of what we do is unified by determination, a respect for everyone’s unique worth and a passion for empowering people. Explore our vision and values: https://unitingsa.com.au/about-us/

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join UnitingSA’s Leisure and Lifestyle team as our Leisure and Lifestyle Team Leader. You’ll be part of a highly motivated team focused on achieving positive community outcomes and making a difference in the lives of older people. The role is offered on a permanent, part-time basis.

What will you be doing?

Working collaboratively with the Leisure and Lifestyle Team you will provide leadership and guidance to the Leisure and Lifestyle Officers, ensuring that residents maintain an optimal level of social and physical function. You will also be involved with recruiting volunteers to assist with the resident lifestyle programs.

About You:

You will demonstrate a positive and professional "can-do" attitude, excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to work as a member of a team or autonomously when needed. You must have a minimum Certificate 4 in Leisure and Lifestyle or extensive relevant experience.

The successful candidate will hold a current National Police Clearance and NDIS Worker Check (or willing to obtain one) and provide evidence of up to date COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations.

What we offer:

In return, you will work in a passionate and motivated organisation where you can see firsthand the positive difference you make in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable. We believe in developing and investing in our team and providing work/life balance through flexible work arrangements.

We offer our team:

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• A competitive salary in accordance with experience
• A strong commitment to your professional and personal development
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Other perks, including discounted health insurance

For a confidential discussion, please contact Renee Wichmann, Lifestyle Manager Residential Services, Aged Care, ph. 0459 858 620

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan please visit: https://unitingsa.com.au/rap/.

UnitingSA reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity please apply now. Applications close 12th January 2023.

Our application process is mobile friendly.