Recreation Officer – Community

Barwon Office (Geelong)

Casual Basis

• Work with a rapidly growing not for profit organisation committed to social justice
• Competitive base rate: $34.05 – $45.16 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications) + 25% casual loading
• Discounted membership at over 290 gyms/recreation centres
• ​Access to Salary Packaging
• Casual Basis providing ad hoc relief to the team in Regional Victoria
• Based at our Barwon Office in Geelong (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

Join our Recreation team in Geelong (Barwon Office) as a Casual Recreation Officer and help individuals stay connected to the activities they love.

In this flexible role, you’ll work alongside our Recreation Co-ordinator to support people in pursuing their interests—whether it’s art, sport, music, or community outings. Your work will foster inclusion, dignity, and wellbeing across diverse communities.

Rosters are ad hoc, offering variety and the chance to step in when your support is needed most. If you're driven by equity, empowerment, and human connection, we’d love to hear from you.

Your responsibilities and duties will also include:

• Developing recreation programs, which will assist clients to further develop their everyday living skills to promote independence
• Being involved in regular meetings with case management staff
• Encouraging clients to maintain their community associations and contacts
• Promoting recreational opportunities available within the broader community
• Facilitating activities that promote access to venues, events and recreational opportunities
• Facilitating programs that maintain and enhance client independence
• Maintaining accurate records regarding the range of activities and client participation
• Being aware of relevant legislative standards and guidelines

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 the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description here

Applications can be directed to Neil Kelly and submitted via our website.

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Wednesday 10^th  of September 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.