Therapy & Leisure Partner

As a Therapy & Leisure Partner, you’ll help residents live with meaning, dignity and joy by delivering personalised leisure, lifestyle and therapeutic activities.

Based at Gracewood Salter Point, you’ll work under the guidance of the Lifestyle Coordinator and alongside our Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and wider care team. You’ll support residents to stay active, connected and confident through programs tailored to their abilities, interests and individual needs.

Tuesday – 9:00am to 4:30pm

Thursday – 9:30am to 4:30pm

Friday – 9:00am to 4:00pm

You’ll create opportunities for residents to enjoy meaningful engagement — from everyday activities to therapist‑guided programs that support functional ability and emotional wellbeing.

At Gracewood, you’ll join a warm, supportive and values‑driven team that puts residents at the centre of every decision. We work collaboratively, think creatively and focus on solutions that make life easier and more meaningful for the people we support. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary group that celebrates teamwork, compassion and dignity in every interaction.

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You’ll enjoy:

Hourly rate from $34.42–$39.13, dependent on qualifications (Certificate III or Certificate IV Allied Health)

Tax-free salary packaging available to eligible employees

Discounted gym memberships

Novated car leasing

Flexible work arrangements and additional leave options

Health and wellbeing initiatives including free counselling, spiritual support and nutrition advice

Study assistance up to $3,000 per year

Access to learning and development programs, including LinkedIn Learning

You’re compassionate, creative and confident engaging with older people, including those living with dementia. You bring warmth, patience and a genuine desire to make each day meaningful.

To be successful, you will have:

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent/progressing toward)

Experience supporting people living with dementia

Current First Aid Certificate

Valid driver’s license

Working knowledge of WHS practices

Strong communication skills and a person‑centred approach

BaptistCare is a leading purpose‑led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day — enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening and a pre‑employment medical.

Recruitment Agencies: This position is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. Please do not contact employees directly. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.