ABOUT US

Cobar is a rural mining community located in western New South Wales, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city living. Council owns and operates the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library, Great Cobar Heritage Centre, Lilliane Brady Village (aged care facility), Children's Services, Youth & Fitness Centre as well as works depots in Euabalong and Cobar. 

Our core values - Accountability, Communication, Effective Leadership, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE IT) represent who we are as an organisation. They are the agreed guiding principles for how we carry out our duties and interact with our community.

We offer the following employee benefits:

• 11.5% Superannuation 
• Free access to the Council gym
• Reimbursement of swimming pool season pass
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Active staff social club
• Confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A range of salary packaging options, allowing you to maximize your earnings and financial flexibility

ABOUT YOU

The preferred candidate will be caring and compassionate, have a 'can do' attitude, have a positive and supportive nature towards the wellbeing of our residents. Previous experience in an aged care environment preferred but not essential.

To be successful in this position you will need:

• Provisional Driver's Licence (Minimum) 
• Sound computer skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with good time management skills
• Good communication skills 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

ABOUT THE ROLE

Do you have a passion for working with our older generation?  Cobar Shire Council is looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Recreational Activity Officer to join our team at the Lilliane Brady Village, our 44 bed aged care facility.

As a Recreational Activity Officer you would be responsible for:

• providing meaningful activities to our most important people - the residents
• maintaining and enhancing the psychological, spiritual, social, and emotional needs of the residents
• facilitating opportunities for our residents continued involvement in the wider community

This is a fulltime position (38 hours per week), classified as a Care Service Employee commencing at $31.15/hr. 

The spread of the hours are worked over a 19-day month, Monday to Sunday. 

Click here to view the position description. 

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a national police check and a pre employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have suitable working rights in Australia to apply for this position.