Diversional Therapist Level 1/2 - ESMHS
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ545474 Requisition #
Position Classification: Diversional Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 22
Requisition ID: REQ545474
For more information we encourage you to contact Daniella Kanareck on Daniella.Kanareck@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 3 February to 7th February 2025.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Are you passionate about enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of older adults? The Eastern Suburbs Older Persons Mental Health Service at Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Diversional Therapist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. As a Diversional Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in delivering recovery-focused diversional therapy programs on an 8-bedded inpatient ward and engaging with community-based initiatives to support consumers.
Additional Information and Benefits
- An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- Hold a recognised health science or applied science bachelor's degree in leisure, recreation or diversional therapy recognised by the Diversional Therapy Association of Australian National Council, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Demonstrated core competency skills and experience in using a variety of diversional therapy techniques and media with older people.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with clients to enhance service delivery.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience.
- Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
- Current drivers licence (or a 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
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.
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-MentalHealth@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.
- 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
