Brand‑New Home Opening September 2026
The Resident Care & Wellbeing Coordinator is the heartbeat of our residents’ home - fostering a warm, person‑centred environment that brings meaning, connection, dignity, and purpose to everyday life.
If you’re a people‑centred leader who can spark joy, inspire engagement and create a truly meaningful resident experience, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape something special from the very beginning.
A Unique Opportunity – Join Us From the Ground Up
Starting early to July 2026, you will join us as our Resident Wellbeing Coordinator (Lifestyle Coordinator) during the commissioning phase of our brand‑new, 89‑bed boutique‑style aged care residence, opening in August 2026.
As part of the foundation leadership team, you will:
- Help establish the wellbeing vision, culture and best‑practice model for the home
- Develop lifestyle programs, processes and weekly rhythms tailored to a brand‑new resident community
- Recruit, mentor and guide our Wellbeing Assistants
- Shape how the home “feels” from day one - ensuring warmth, dignity, engagement and belonging are at the centre of everything we do
This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to put your creative, compassionate leadership into practice while building something meaningful from the ground up.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
We’re committed to exceptional care and meaningful ageing - and we’re looking for people who live our C.A.R.E. values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy. If this sounds like you, you’ll make a real impact here.
What You’ll Bring to Our Team
We’re looking for a compassionate, creative and experienced wellbeing professional who is committed to delivering exceptional resident experiences. You will bring:
Essential Qualifications
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing)
- Certificate IV in Leisure & Health
- Current driver’s licence
- Current Police Check (within the last 12 months)
- Current CPR certification
- Current First Aid certification
- Current DoFoodSafely certificate
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Lifestyle Coordinator / Resident Wellbeing Coordinator in an aged care environment
- Ability to design, lead and deliver high‑quality, person‑centred lifestyle programs
- Capability to mentor and support Wellbeing Assistants to deliver engaging activities
- Strong relationship‑building skills with residents, families, colleagues and stakeholders
- Well‑developed written, verbal and presentation / communication skills
- Respect for diversity with the ability to support each resident’s dignity, culture, preferences, and identity
- Confidence in adopting and utilising technology, software systems, and social media
- Strong problem‑solving skills, initiative, and a focus on positive outcomes
Benefits & Work Culture
As a purpose‑led, not‑for‑profit organisation, the wellbeing of our staff is essential to us.
We’ve partnered with leading providers to offer a growing range of benefits that support both your personal and professional life.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Salary packaging with tax savings of up to $15,900 per year (Go Salary)
- Exclusive staff discounts (JB Hi-Fi, Endota Spa and more)
- CommBank Workplace Banking
- State‑of‑the‑art technology to help you work smarter
- Modern staff room facilities
- Onsite parking
- Salary sacrificing options with superannuation
- Novated leasing through Enlist
- HESTA benefits for members
- Access EAP – free, confidential counselling support
How to Apply
Click “Apply Now” to join the Wallan Community Aged Care team and help create a place where residents feel connected, valued and truly at home.
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