Allied Health Assistant - Recreation Lifestyle
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- Allied Health Assistants
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- REQ623699 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $31.86 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ623699
Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah
Applications Close: 8 December 2025
Come Work With Us!
An exciting opportunity exists for an Allied Health Assistant - Recreation Lifestyle Officer with a strong interest in leisure and recreation to provide meaningful leisure and social programs for residents who have a primary diagnosis of dementia.
Where you'll be working
Garrawarra Centre is an accredited residential aged care facility located in Waterfall NSW, approximately 43 kms south of Sydney and 44kms north of Wollongong.
Garrawarra Centre provides person centred, high level care for people with a primary diagnosis of dementia who exhibit behavioural and psychological symptoms. The Diversional Therapy team at Garrawarra Centre consists of Diversional Therapists and Recreation Lifestyle Officers who work together to provide quality leisure programs focussing on individual residents needs and interests.
All employees at Garrawarra Centre will be required to complete a NDIS Worker check.
What you'll be doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The casual Allied Health Assistant - Recreation Lifestyle officer will provide meaningful, person centered leisure and lifestyle programs for residents with a primary diagnosis of dementia and associated behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia under the supervision and support of the Diversional Therapy Coordinator.
For role related queries or questions contact Shannon Azzopardi on Shannon.Azzopardi@health.nsw.gov.au
Selection Criteria:
1. Experience working in aged care and with people who have dementia
2. Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or willing to obtain such a qualification
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills
4. Ability to work in a team delivering holistic care
5. Demonstrated understanding of WH&S guidelines
6. Current First Aid certificate
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and Garrawarra Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
