Diversional Therapist
Why join NSLHD:
- Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.
- A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Diversional Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1,463.51 - $2,087.89 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ656030
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Hospital Mental Health Intensive Care Unit
What you'll be doing
The Diversional Therapist provides care coordination, group and individual interventions, using principles of recovery oriented practice, bio-psychosocial and rehabilitation to consumers.
The Diversional Therapist works as part of the multidisciplinary team, sharing generic work and offering discipline specific interventions.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor or post graduate degree of health science or applied science in leisure, recreation or diversional therapy and eligibility for membership with Diversional and Recreation Therapy Australia.
- Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Commitment to participation in professional development, quality improvement activities and workplace education.
Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the provision of a recreation service to consumers, carers and families requiring health education, leisure services and bio-psychosocial interventions.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Tegan Spalding on Tegan.Spalding@health.nsw.gov.au or or 0414 193 031.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 27 April 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: 1 May 2026
