• Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits

  • Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay

  • Employee well-being program with great discounts

• Permanent Part Time / 30 Hours per fortnight

  • Week 1 Shifts
    Mon 1000-1300
    Tues 1000-1300
    Wed 1000-1300
    Thurs 1000-1300
    Fri 1000-1300

  • Week 2 Shifts
    Mon 1000-1300
    Tues 1000-1300
    Wed 1000-1300
    Thurs 1000-1300
    Fri 1000-1300

About the role

In a group based cottage environment and under the guidance of the Site Lead and the Community Respite Program Lead, you will provide high quality, person centred care, safe and effective service to our clients living with cognitive and physical deficits. Support will be provided through daily individual and/or group exercise programs that are tailored to meet each client’s needs, goals and preferences.

You will work with other members of the respite team to deliver these targeted programs, with a primary focus being towards improved strength, conditioning, physical performance and balance, so that clients can continue to live healthier, independent, socially engaged lives.

Key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to;

• Undertaking holistic assessments and screening to identify the assessed physical performance needs

• Providing a combination of cognitive and physical opportunities for all clients to improve their strength, balance and physical performance

• Engaging in the early intervention process to identify frailty and decline early and intervene early to optimise resident physical function and quality of life

• Work positively and collaboratively with other respite staff and qualified H&W practitioners to provide proactive person centred service and support, that is safe and effective.

• Implementing continuous improvement projects to improve service delivery and access for all clients

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

About you

We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience;

• Certificate IV or higher in Fitness, Exercise Science, Personal Training, Exercise Physiology or equivalent

• Current accreditation with Physical Activity Australia, AUSActive or Exercise & Sports Science Australia

• Experience in designing and implementing exercise programs for older people, including people living with cognitive impairment and frailty

• Ability to efficiently analyse information, respond to and advocate on behalf of customer needs

• Ability to identify best practice fitness program delivery and report to management

• Exceptional interpersonal skills as well as the ability to maintain positive working relationships with external stakeholders

• Strong organisational and time management skills 

• Proficient computer and keyboard skills and the ability to use Google Suite (e.g. Docs, Sheets, Gmail etc.) and various in-house databases

• Previous experience working in an aged care environment

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

Apply online: careers.southerncrosscare.com.au/jobs/search

Enquiries: megan.bond@southerncrosscare.com.au

Applications close: 31/10/25 at 4pm