Senior Diversional Therapist (Level 3) - Forensic Mental Health
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Diversional Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ635886
About the Role
The position is responsible for leading, guiding and managing the delivery of diversional therapy services to the clients of the Burudyara Forensic Mental Health Unit at Concord Centre for Mental Health. As a senior clinician the diversional therapist will be responsible for the provision of an efficient and effective diversional therapy service through the application of high level clinical expertise and knowledge in the management of forensic mental health. This will include the assessment of clients within the clinic setting provision of therapeutic interventions which will include the education of clients and carers. The post holder may be responsible for the clinical supervision of diversional therapy staff and will receive ongoing supervision and support from the Head of Department (or delegate).
For more information, please view Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Bachelor or post-graduate Degree in Diversional Therapy/Recreational Therapy that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Recreational Therapy Association (ARTA), with experience at Level 2 or higher; and/or relevant experience deemed suitable.
- Ability to work across all SLHD sites.
- Demonstrated advanced high level clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health and/or forensic mental health diversional therapy practice.
- Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve, apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as per of a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave an annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
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For enquiries, please contact Andrea Mizzi on 0460 024 707 or via email at Andrea.Mizzi@health.nsw.gov.au.
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Applications Close: 14 February 2026
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