Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.
We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.
IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.
We’re looking for compassionate and enthusiastic Wellbeing Services Employee to join our Residential Care Home team at IRT Woodlands, Meridan Plains
In this role, you’ll create meaningful moments that help residents stay active, connected and engaged. You’ll take the time to understand each person’s interests, preferences and routines, whether you’re leading a group activity, supporting a community outing or simply sharing a conversation.
This role is exclusively for Wellbeing Services (formerly Lifestyle) and does not transition to a Care role. We are seeking dedicated employees to engage and support residents through wellbeing-focused activities and services.
Positions available:
Permanent Part-Time - 3
Casual - 1
How you’ll make a difference
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or an equivalent qualification; or
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Leisure and Health (highly regarded)
• A caring, positive and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creativity, initiative and a passion for developing engaging activities
• Strong teamwork and organisational skills
• Confidence working independently and managing competing priorities
• Knowledge of dementia care (desirable)
If this sounds like the right fit, click “Apply Now”, complete your details and submit. You can also apply via our Careers page
For questions, contact Recruitment@irt.org.au
Please note: we can’t accept applications or resumes by email—apply through SEEK or our Careers page
Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
