Gilgandra Shire Council

Trainee Activities Officer – Cooee Lodge – Fixed term 2 years

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Trainee Activities Officer to join Cooee Lodge Aged Care Facility.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of our seniors? Start your rewarding career with us as a Trainee Activities Officer in Aged Care. Gain hands-on experience, develop valuable skills, and help create meaningful programs that promote wellbeing and social engagement for our residents. 

About the position

To assist in the preparation and delivery of a program for diversional and recreation activities in consultation with residents which builds individual care planning goals set by the senior staff. Assist to develop, implement and evaluate individual/group resident focused programs.

Throughout the Traineeship, you will be required to complete a Certificate IV in Leisure & Health whilst gaining practical experience.

Council will fund all related training expenses as approved by Council and the successful applicant will be employed for up to two (2) years.

Council will offer wages in accordance with the salary structure depending on age, acquired skills and experience.  

• Permanent full time Fixed term 2 years
• 38 hours week
• Monday - Friday
• weekly pay cycle 
• Salary range - Depending on age and experience

About you: 

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and or qualifications 

• Empathy towards the elderly
• Sound verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Sound understanding of Work Health & Safety
• Current National Police Certificate
• Sound time management skills
• Punctual and a good attendance record
• Possess a genuine commitment to complete traineeship within required timeframes
• Positive attitude to work and the ability to work as part of a team, to help others and to learn 

Benefits:

• weekly pay cycle 
• 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation
• access to heath & wellbeing initiatives 
• ongoing learning and development 
• annual, sick and long service leave entitlements
• opportunity to contribute to make a difference to our community

Please click HERE to view the full Position Description

Enquiries:  Cooee Lodge Hostel Manager, Mrs Dianne Thomas, or the People & Culture Team on 02 6817 8800

Applications for this position close at 9.00am, Monday 10 February 2025

HOW TO APPLY

Before you apply for this position, please read the Position Description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess. 

All correspondence will be via the email you have provided in your application.

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.