Lifestyle and Wellness Lead

Are you ready to lead meaningful change and create better experiences for older people? 

At Warrigal, we’re looking for a Lifestyle and Wellness Lead who is passionate about people, a natural leader and full of fresh ideas. Someone who understands that great wellbeing is about creating meaningful experiences, building connections and helping people live life their way. 

You’re an inspiring leader who knows how to bring people together, build a positive team culture and empower others to do their best work. You lead with energy, empathy and purpose, while bringing the confidence to challenge the status quo, embrace new ideas and drive positive change. You’re a natural collaborator who builds strong relationships and brings people along on the journey. 

If you’re a people-focused leader who loves turning ideas into action and inspiring others to create meaningful experiences, we’d love to hear from you. 

About Warrigal  

At Warrigal, our vision is simple yet profound: to create a world where older people feel known, loved, and connected.  Our values – Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Compassion - guide our approach and purpose—Enabling older people live their best lives on their terms.  We’re dedicated to providing dignity, community, and belonging to all older people.   

We believe in creating joyful experiences, lasting memories, and a society that celebrates aging. Every team member at Warrigal contributes to this legacy, ensuring it continues to inspire generations to come.   

The opportunity  

You’ll lead the development and delivery of Warrigal’s Lifestyle and Wellness programs, creating opportunities for residents to stay active, connected and engaged in the things that matter most to them. From social activities and creative experiences to community partnerships and new wellbeing initiatives, you’ll bring fresh ideas to life and ensure our programs continue to evolve and make a difference. 

You’ll play a key role in leading, mentoring and developing our Lifestyle and Wellbeing teams and volunteers. Providing clear direction, coaching and support, you’ll build a positive team culture where people feel empowered, confident and motivated to deliver great experiences. 

Working closely with residents, families and teams across Warrigal, you’ll make sure resident voice, choice and individual interests are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll also drive new initiatives, use feedback and participation insights to improve our programs, and identify opportunities to do things differently and better. 

This is an opportunity to bring together your leadership, creativity and passion for wellbeing to shape meaningful experiences and make a lasting difference to the lives of older people. 

Regular travel across Warrigal’s NSW and ACT facilities and villages is required. 

The benefits | Recognising your value  

• Competitive salary based on experience + packaging benefits + super 
• Not For Profit salary packaging benefits – pay up to $18,550 less tax per year, meaning more money for you 
• Career break schemes, additional purchased leave and more 
• Commitment to on-going professional and career development  
• Subsidised access to your local gym and 200+ more across the country with a Fitness Passport 
• 24/7 access to mental, physical, social and financial support via the EAP 

The requirements | What it takes to do this work 

Essential: 

• Relevant qualifications in Lifestyle, Leisure and Health, Community Services, Recreation, Aged Care or a related field. 
• Experience leading lifestyle, wellbeing or community engagement programs. 
• Strong understanding of person-centred care and wellbeing. 
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams. 
• Strong communication, relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills. 
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and project management skills. 
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to bring new ideas to life. 
• Current National Police Check and relevant industry clearances. 

Desirable: 

• Experience in aged care, community services or healthcare. 
• Leadership, management or project management qualifications. 
• Knowledge of contemporary wellbeing practices. 
• Experience with technology-driven engagement initiatives. 
• Experience leading volunteers and community partnerships. 

What our people love about working here: 

A supportive, passionate culture: It’s a community filled with inspiring, big-hearted people. We back each other, listen without judgement and lead with kindness, respect and unwavering support - for our customers, residents and each other. This is encouraged from the top down and worked hard at – every day. 

Leaders who value you: It’s important you feel valued. To us, this is not a one-off task. But a commitment to creating an environment where you feel seen, heard and valued – every day. Leaders and managers go out of their way to understand you, respect your opinions and hear what you have to say. This creates greater unity and collaboration with each other. 

One team, united in our purpose: We support older people to have great lives. We put older people first in everything we do. On an everyday level, we help them age with dignity, independence, happiness and connectedness. On a big picture level, we’re challenging ageist thinking in Australia. This is the Warrigal Way.   

Who we are | A community who cares 

Warrigal has firmly established itself in the aged care community for over 60 years. We’re proud of the diverse range of retirement living and aged care services we’ve built up in that time, but we still have the same appetite to grow and innovate. Meaning, you’ll have the chance to move around, get promoted or explore different areas across our expanding business in Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Queanbeyan, and Canberra – if that’s what you want. 

Rediscover meaning at work  

This is your chance to do work that matters, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australia’s older community – now and in the future.  

JOIN US AND BE THE DIFFERENCE 

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview upon application receipt, and this vacancy may be closed once a suitable applicant has accepted a letter of offer.  

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people, workers of all abilities, ages and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply and join our community.   

At Warrigal, we believe in celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion and support in everything we do. We embrace the unique experiences, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and perspectives of our residents, customers, staff and volunteers to create a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected.   

Realise your potential in a place where appreciation, belonging, growth and purpose allows everyone to thrive. 

Have a question about the role? Contact vacancy@warrigal.com.au and our team will be happy to help. Please note that applications cannot be accepted via email. 

If successful, you may be asked to do a medical, National Criminal History Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check, and provide references. 
 

Attachments:
- Lifestyle and Wellness lead PD.pdf