Activity/Lifestyle Officer - 6months Temporary Part Time 0.875EFT

Why Choose Beechworth:

Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s picturesque North East, Beechworth is a charming and vibrant town known for its historical significance, welcoming community, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Here, you’ll enjoy a work-life balance that city life simply cannot offer — with gourmet food and wine experiences, outdoor adventure opportunities, and a supportive, close-knit community.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Competitive salary in accordance with the Health & Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (VPS) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.
• Full Salary packaging benefits available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Staff wellbeing program, including Fitness Passport Program

About the Role:

This role is a temporary part-time role for 70hours per fortnight for a fixed term of 6 months.

The Activity Officer role will contribute to providing and delivering of quality Person Centered Care under the directions of the Residential Care Manager and assist the organisation to meet its strategic and operational objectives in relation to residential aged care. 

About You:

Essential:

• Diploma or Certificate of Diversional Therapy, or equivalent
• Comprehensive understanding of Aged Care Accreditation Standards as related to all areas of Resident Lifestyle.
• Prior experience with adults with cognitive impairment and their carers
• Demonstrated competence in working with people with cognitive impairment, dementia and their carers
• Favourable police check
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR for Adults
• Current Food Safety/ Handling Certificate
• Current Driver’s licence and bus licence.
• Strong Computer literacy skills for documentation, email and word processing

 Desirable:

• Experience in rural or regional healthcare settings.

Beechworth Health Service (BHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability. 

BHS is committed to its child safety and wellbeing obligations as defined under the Commission for Children and Young peoples’ standards (2021) and associated legislation (Child Wellbeing and Safety act 2005). BHS will affirm and uphold the Commission’s Child Safe Standards, and will promote a zero tolerance for child abuse.

BHS is committed to meeting its obligations under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and NDIS Commission to support the workforce to provide the care and services that upholds the relevant codes of conduct.  

Employment conditions and remuneration are as prescribed in the relevant award (dependent upon qualification) and current Enterprise Agreement.

Please note: All Health Workers are required to have current Influenza vaccination. A copy of your vaccination status is required upon application.

For more information please contact Elizabeth Ibrom on 03 5728 0316.

Related documents – All applicants are required to complete the Employment Statutory Declaration and submit with their application. 

Applications Close: 6th November 2025