Client Engagement Therapies Programmer

• Award winning and innovative Aged Care Provider, including recipient of Xref's "Best Workplace Award 2023" and "Engage Change Champion Award 2023"


• Rewarding and fulfilling opportunity to join a cohesive and committed team


• Innovative organisation that encourages professional growth


• Staff rewards and recognition including daily meals


• Newly created role: Fixed term 6-month contract (option to work 4 or 5 days)

Montefiore has created the new position of Client Engagement Therapies Programmer. This unique position is multi-faceted, however, overarchingly the successful candidate will evaluate and enhance our existing leisure and lifestyle and creative therapy programmes to ensure they are meaningful and meeting our consumers’ needs.

You’ll be reporting into the Client Engagement Therapies Manager and working collaboratively with both the Leisure and Lifestyle and Creative Therapy Leads across 10 residential care units to develop and implement new programmes.  

A snapshot of key responsibilities include:

• Identifying opportunities to develop and deliver creative, therapeutic activities tailored to the needs and interests of our residents.


• Fostering an engaging, supportive environment that prioritises resident wellbeing and quality of life.


• Collaborating with the care team to assess and adapt programming to suit individual needs.


• Monitoring and evaluating programme outcomes, providing insights to improve resident engagement and satisfaction.


• Identifying external talent, entertainers, and engaging shows that align with resident interests and enhance community spirit.

Our Client Engagement Therapies Programmer will:

• Hold a Bachelor of Health Science (Therapeutic Recreation) with membership of DTA of Australia and a minimum of five year’s post grad experience


• Have the ability to think strategically and effectively implement strategic and operational initiatives.


• Have experience supporting a culture of ongoing quality improvement and continuing professional development.


• Demonstrate well-developed time management skills and have effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Have prior knowledge and experience in working in a health or aged care setting and planning and implementing programmes for consumers living with dementia and cognitive decline.


• Have vast knowledge of regulatory standards related to client engagement therapy and awareness of the standards relevant to the Aged Care sector.

We are passionate about delivering meaningful and engaging activities to our consumers and we welcome applications from candidates who share our values and vision and who are wanting to make a real difference to the lives of ageing members of our community.

About Us:

Montefiore is an award-winning, Sydney-based aged care provider, with a proud 135-year history as a non-profit organisation founded on Jewish values. We support older members of the community to live with choice, dignity and wellbeing through trusted residential care, flexible home care and luxury retirement living. 

What we offer:

We offer a competitive remuneration package that includes NFP salary packaging, generous leave entitlements and a highly supportive workplace culture with a genuine passion for continuous improvement and excellence.  

For more information about Montefiore, including the diverse quality services that we offer, please visit: www.montefiore.org.au 

For a confidential discussion, please contact Loren Woolf, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor on 02 8345 9158

Applications close: 13 December 2024

Please note that applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. As such, the closing date is subject to change without notice.