Your future Workplace

Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness, deep and disadvantage and social exclusion. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values.  We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.

Your new role

Our Wellbeing and Activities program offers structured activities and opportunities for residents to improve their health and wellbeing, to engage in social participation, and to build confidence. As our new Leisure and Health Assistant you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of individual and group activities.

In this part-time role, you’ll work Thursdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with the possibility of additional shifts in the future.

Your day-to-day

A typical day will involve facilitating set agreed activity sessions (both individual and group based within your skillset) as defined by the weekly program. This could range from a variety of sessions including drama, art and music, coffee mornings, footy tipping, dementia specific activities, musical bingo or bus outings.

Beyond activities, you’ll also play a practical role in supporting residents’ day-to-day needs. This might include helping them with clothing or other personal lifestyle requirements. You’ll also assist with sorting and accepting donations, ensuring that everything we offer meets our high standards of care and respect.

The person we're looking for will

• Have experience in leading activities in a Residential environment, or a wider Community setting.
• Have a Working with Children Check, NDIS Clearance and First Aid Cert.
• Be creative, outgoing and compassionate!
• Effectively support the social and emotional needs of people who live with mental illness and have experienced trauma or homelessness.
• Bring their individual qualities, interests and abilities to the role.
• Be flexible and responsive to changes made to the program with little notice.
• Be motivated, keen to learn, team focused and with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

You can look forward to

• The opportunity to use and develop skills with an emphasis on trauma and mental health in a supportive environment.
• End your workday knowing you have made a meaningful difference to residents’ lives.
• Hourly rate of $33.09.
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax.
• Access to in-house training.
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% leave loading, wellbeing leave, and gender affirmation leave.

Come and Work with us

To join our team, simply scroll down and enter your details below.

For more information about the role, contact Thilanka Amarasinghe, 0438 176 693.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.

A position description is attached.

SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.  We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening or evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined in the position description.