Recreation Officer (Residential Aged Care)

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Join to apply for the Recreation Officer (Residential Aged Care) role at Wintringham Competitive pay rate : $31.35 - $41.68 (depending on qualifications and experience) per hour + superannuation.Discounted membership to over 290 gyms / recreation centresJoin a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justiceWintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellencePart Time Basis – 67.5 hours / fortnight of weekday and weekend shiftsBased at our Williamstown Hostel in Williamstown (VIC)

Recreation Officer - Residential

Williamstown Hostel - Williamstown(VIC)

Part Time Basis

Competitive pay rate : $31.35 - $41.68 (depending on qualifications and experience) per hour + superannuation.Discounted membership to over 290 gyms / recreation centresJoin a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justiceWintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellencePart Time Basis – 67.5 hours / fortnight of weekday and weekend shiftsBased at our Williamstown Hostel in Williamstown (VIC)

About Us

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania

Wintringham provides care and support services through residential facilities which assist an older person to retain their chosen lifestyles, habits, and activities and to be as independent as they choose to be.

Your new role

Wintringham is seeking a Recreation Officer to take on multiple shifts at our Williamstown Residential Aged Care Facility for 9 days each fortnight. In this role you will assist the Recreation Coordinator to continually develop and facilitate individual recreational pursuits designed to meet the leisure needs of each client.

Your Roster Will Be As Below

Week 1 : Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (0830-1630) & Sunday(0900-1400)

Week 2 : Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (0830-1630), Saturday(1000 – 1500) & Sunday (0900-1400)

Your Responsibilities And Duties Will Include

Assist with facilitating onsite recreation activities, either with groups of residents or 1 : 1, as directed by the CoordinatorAssist with facilitating offsite recreation activities, including driving the bus, either groups of residents, or 1 : 1, as directed by the CoordinatorEnsuring clients individual recreation interests are established and facilitated.Encouraging clients to maintain their community associations and contacts.Assisting in the maintenance of accurate and relevant documentation is up to date and meets ACFI requirements.Duties as directed by the Recreation Coordinator.

We Are Looking For Candidates With The Following

Current drivers licence (mandatory)Recreation, Leisure and Lifestyle or equivalent qualifications (soon-to-be or recent graduates are encouraged to apply)Ability and desire to work with clients with challenging and complex needsInterest in social justice issuesPrior experience in Homelessness, Aged Care, Welfare, Disability, Allied Health or Community CareCurrent First Aid Certificate 2 or willing to obtain to obtain

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description here

Applications can be directed to Maria Azzopardi and submitted via our website.

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Wednesday 25th of June 2025 at 5pm.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at

Successful applicants may be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as the 2025 Influenza Immunisation before commencing employment, and must provide evidence.

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