Leisure and Health Assistant

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Saint Kilda - Australia

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Your future Workplace

Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness deepanddisadvantageand 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.

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

The person were looking for will

  • Have experience in leading activities in a Residential environment or a wider Community setting.
  • Have a 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 qualitiesinterests 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

  • Permanent part-time role requiring one working day per week with additional availability to provide leave coverage within the team
  • 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 $35.57.
  • Salary packaging expenses like your rent holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15990 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 Tammy Bollig Life Matters Coordinator at

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Friday 6th March 2026*

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

SHMis committed to equal employment opportunities for all peopleregardless 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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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Sacred Heart Mission offers support and services for people in Melbourne who are experiencing homelessness and social disadvantage.

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