Lifestyle/ Wellbeing Team Leader

Lifestyle / Wellbeing Team Leader

Location: TLC Homestead Estate – Wallington, VIC

Job Type: Full – time

 

 

Make a genuine difference every day.

At TLC Healthcare, we are committed to being leaders in innovative and integrated healthcare, renowned for providing wellbeing and care to our communities. Our values of Respect, Accountability, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation guide everything we do.

 

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Lifestyle/ Wellbeing Team Leader to join our team at TLC Homestead Estate in Wallington.

 

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for leading and supporting the wellbeing team to deliver exceptional lifestyle programs and person-centred care that promotes resident engagement, happiness, independence and overall quality of life.

 

About the Role

As the Lifestyle/Wellbeing Team Leader you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day wellbeing program within the home while mentoring and supporting Wellbeing Care Assistants to deliver meaningful and engaging resident experiences.

 

You will work closely with residents, families and multidisciplinary care teams to design, implement and evaluate individualised wellbeing programs that support each resident’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical wellbeing.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support a team of Wellbeing Care Assistants.
• Plan and deliver engaging group and individual wellbeing programs and activities.
• Develop monthly activity calendars and special event programs.
• Liaise with residents, families and clinical teams to develop and review individualised wellbeing care plans.
• Ensure a person-centred approach is embedded in all wellbeing activities and resident interactions.
• Manage daily wellbeing program operations, documentation and reporting requirements.
• Support residents through meaningful social, emotional and cognitive engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate outings and community participation activities, ensuring all safety and compliance requirements are met.
• Conduct incident reporting and communicate issues to management in a timely manner.
• Support continuous improvement, accreditation and compliance standards within the home.
• Provide direct resident care and mobility assistance where required

 

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience leading a team within aged care, community services or health services.
• Strong understanding of dementia care and person-centred practice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach and develop team members.
• Demonstrated understanding of aged care standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including documentation and reporting.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and aged care software systems.
• A positive, proactive approach and commitment to resident-focused care.

 

 

About You

You are an energetic and compassionate leader who is passionate about enhancing the lives of older Australians and empowering your team to deliver exceptional resident experiences.

 

Essential Requirements

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or equivalent experience or
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
• Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations
• 2026 Influenza vaccination
• NDIS Clearance Check; or
• National Criminal History Check
• Current and Valid Driver’s Licence
• Eligibility to work in Australia

 

What we offer  

• Access to the exclusive TLC Employee Shopping Portal with significant discounts
• A comprehensive program of employee and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted health insurance
• Free gym membership
• Novated leasing options

 

Join TLC Homestead Estate

If you are a passionate aged care professional with experience leading lifestyle and wellbeing programs and are committed to delivering exceptional resident outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

 

Apply now and help create meaningful moments that enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents.

 

TLC Healthcare operate on a direct sourcing model and request agencies to respect no unsolicited contact for vacancies advertised.

 

For any questions regarding this role, please feel free to contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

 

To learn more about the benefits of joining Team TLC, please visit our website tlchealthcare.com.au

 

We are an organisation with a strong sense of purpose that celebrates diversity, inclusion and embodies our core values of respect, accountability, excellence, collaboration, integrity and innovation.       

Our culture is based on a supportive team environment where people thrive and achieve their best professionally.    TLC Healthcare encourage all people of different backgrounds to apply.   As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to complete a pre-employment psychometric and medical assessment.