Diversional Therapist Level 3 - Sutherland Transitional Aged Care
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Diversional Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ598988
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications close: 2 September 2025
Come Work With Us!
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
An exciting opportunity waits for a senior level 3 Diversional Therapist to join the Transitional Aged Care Service at Sutherland Hospital (STACS). The position will collaborate with the wider MDT to enhance the social wellbeing of participants post an acute admission to hospital and undergoing rehabilitation at home. The position and role will assist participants to identify and engage in long term social activities with community providers to reduce the risk of long-term social isolation and premature entry to residential aged care.
As this position is a new requirement of the Transitional Aged Care Program, the incumbent will be required to establish, monitor and review the outcomes of the position in conjunction with the Nurse Unit Manager and Senior district Diversional Therapist
What you'll be doing
Plan, coordinate, and implement in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge within Diversional Therapy in order to provide high quality care to clients on the Transitional Aged Care Program consistent with NSW Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.
This role includes responsibilities for supervision, quality improvement initiatives, education delivery to other health care professionals and the teaching of students on clinical placement.
For role related queries or questions contact Simon French on Simon.French1@health.nsw.gov.au
Selection Criteria:
1. Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning. (Health Science or Applied Science bachelor’s degree in leisure, recreation or diversional therapy, recognised by the Diversional Therapy Association of Australian National Council)
2. Extensive post graduate clinical experience in Diversional Therapy with aged care clients.
3. Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
4. Demonstrated ability to provide high level clinical advice, education and support to others in providing service excellence.
5. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
6. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes.
7. Demonstrated active participation in developing, implementing, and reporting on services.
8. Current NSW driver licence and willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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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
- 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. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
- 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.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
