Recreation Officer – Community

Audrey Rainsford Office (Carlton VIC)

Part Time Basis

• Work with a rapidly growing not for profit organisation committed to social justice
• Competitive base rate: $32.82 – $43.53 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Part Time Basis – minimum of 22.5 hours/fortnight
• Based at our Audrey Rainsford Office in Carlton (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.

Your new role

We are looking for passionate candidates who are seeking Part Time employment in the Recreation team at our Audrey Rainsford facility. In this role you will assist the Recreation Co-ordinator to continually develop and facilitate individual recreational pursuits designed to meet the leisure needs of each client in the assigned community regions. This position will consist of a minimum of 22.5 hours per week with the possibility of additional weekend shifts. 

Your responsibilities and duties will also include:

• Identify resident individual interests and plan activities accordingly
• Ensure recreational pursuits are facilitated in a fashion that maximises the resident recreational independence
• Encourage the support of families and friends
• Purchase equipment as required and approved by the Recreation Coordinator
• Promote recreational opportunities available within the broader community
• Monitor expenditure in line with budgets
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development and where required, attend compulsory training sessions
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Be aware of relevant legislative standards and guidelines
• Pursue ongoing development in order to enhance knowledge of contemporary practices and broaden understanding of own responsibilities
• Identify, assess and control hazards

What is in it for you?

We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
• Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, CPR and manual handling. We offer growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
• Free access to wellbeing services + discounts to retailers: When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Staff wellbeing portal as well as discounts to some of Australia’s leading retailers.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• A relevant qualification in Leisure and Lifestyle.
• Experience working with people who are at risk or experienced homelessness.
• Current drivers’ licence (mandatory)
• Working reliable vehicle (mandatory)
• An understanding of complex clients with challenging behaviours.
• Well-developed communications skills and the ability to engage people from varying backgrounds.
• First Aid Certificate.

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about this role, a copy of the Position Description can be accessed  here

Please address your responses to the key selection criteria (located in the position description) in your cover letter.

Applications to be directed to Jan Dean and submitted via our website.

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close Monday 16^th 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 inclusion@wintringham.org.au

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.