Wellbeing Consultant -The Lodge

Eldercare is seeking a passionate and experienced Wellbeing Consultant to lead our Lifestyle Team in delivering innovative, person-centred wellbeing and lifestyle services that truly make a difference in the lives of our residents.

Type: Full-time Permanent Role

Location: The Lodge, Wayville

At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care. 

At Eldercare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. 

By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we’ll support you as you grow your career. 

About the Role

Eldercare's model of care is shaped by our organisational wellbeing strategy, pursuing resident wellbeing through a focus on Good Health, Purpose, Connection, Activity and Dignity. Our Lifestyle program is integral to the pursuit of these resident outcomes, creating a culture of innovative practice, as we introduce measures to improve resident meaning and purpose, improve transition to care, and reduce loneliness.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will drive these practices at a site level through tailored programs and individual support plans. This is a leadership role that blends strategic thinking, hands-on program development, and team management — all within a culture of continuous improvement.

• Lead, mentor and inspire a high-performing team of lifestyle staff and volunteers to deliver outcome-focused lifestyle services.
• Partner with residents, families, and clinical leaders to co-design individualised lifestyle plans.
• Develop and evaluate site-based lifestyle programs that reflect residents’ preferences, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.

What You Will Bring

• Hold a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or have similar qualifications or equivalent experience
• Ability to effectively lead a dedicated team
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be committed to delivering person-centred care

Why Choose Eldercare?

• Attractive staff benefits
• An opportunity to drive genuine innovation within aged care
• A values-driven organisation
• An extraordinary professional development opportunity

Eldercare encourages you to apply if you are a committed and results-driven individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes whilst modelling the behaviours underpinning Eldercare's values of respect, accountability, and connection. 

To view Job & Persons Specification for this position, please click here.

To work for Eldercare, you are required to have a police clearance valid for working in aged care (vulnerable) and clearance needs to be less than 12 months since date of issue.

As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to:

• Be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year
• Be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines

Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare’s Chief Executive. 

Eldercare welcomes and respects the diversity that our residents, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, staff and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender‑based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.

Eldercare is proud to provide a smoke-free environment across all sites.