Lifestyle Team Leader

Palm Lake Care

Lifestyle Team Leader at Palm Lake Care planning and delivering engaging lifestyle programs for aged care residents. Leading a team, creating community connections and enhancing resident lives.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeBethania • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Greeting residents and informing them about the day's activities
Welcoming new residents and completing their social profiles and activity plans
Creating monthly calendars and newsletters
Organising community events and external outings
Supporting staff development and participating in continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Demonstrated experience in diversional therapy or lifestyle programming
1-2 years experience in a Team Leader or Supervisory role
A current National Police Check
A current “C” class driver’s license and confidence in transporting residents
Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a small team
Enthusiasm and creativity to enrich the lives of our residents
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to effectively work with a range of internal & external stakeholders
A compassionate approach and empathy for older people and their families
A high level of self-motivation, initiative and the ability to work without supervision
Knowledge of Autumn Care (highly regarded but not essential)
Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality standards
Demonstrated understanding of AN-ACC framework

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Rates - including weekend and overtime penalties
Work-life Balance with a variety of shifts available
Training & Development – Ongoing on-the-job training and online training specifically designed to support you in your role and prepare you for professional growth opportunities
24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Celebrate Milestones with tenure rewards !
Palm Lake Care Perks – We offer a selection of complimentary beverages, treats, fruits and bites for staff to enjoy
Supportive team culture – Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued
Career Opportunities - Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care facilities across Australia's east coast, from development & construction to resort management & aged care, the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Lifestyle ProgrammingEvent OrganizationSocial Profile DevelopmentActivity PlanningContinuous Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

Strong Leadership SkillsMotivational SkillsCompassionate ApproachCreativitySelf-Motivation

Certifications

National Police CheckC Class Driver’s License