Diversional Services Coordinator (Relief) (512509)

Tasmania Government; Campbell Town; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Job summary

Tasmania Government’s Department of Health invites applications for a Diversional Services Coordinator (Relief) at Campbell Town Health and Community Service. You will coordinate daily operations of the Adult Day Centre, planning, implementing and evaluating individual and group programs in the centre and community.

Work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver health promotion activities, support volunteers, and provide supervision.

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant Diversional Therapy or Lifestyle and Leisure training program.
• Demonstrated interest in, and practical experience delivering activity programs for frail, aged and disabled clients.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with clients, volunteers and community members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of the Campbell Town Health and Community Service Adult Day Centre, planning, implementing and evaluating client programs in the centre and community.
• Actively participate in coordination of Health promotion programs and supervision of staff and volunteers.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Diversional Therapy training

Job description

Diversional Services Coordinator (Relief) (512509)

• Australia, Tas
• Oct 14, 2026

Medicine Casual - Fixed Term

About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

The Campbell Town Health and Community Service Team:

• Be part of a value driven organisation, with a culture of CARE - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
• Be committed to making a difference in a rural community.
• Participate in the coordination of health promotion/community development activities in conjunction within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.

The role:

• In accordance with Primary Health principles and standards, coordinate the daily operations of the Campbell Town Health and Community Service (CTHCS) Adult Day centre including being responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating quality individual and group client programs at the centre and in the community.
• Actively participate in the coordination of Health promotion programs.

You will need

• Completion of a relevant Diversional Therapy or Lifestyle and Leisure training program, with a demonstrated interest in, and practical experience, and ability to deliver activity programs, and work effectively with frail, aged and disabled clients.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to establish a rapport with clients, volunteers and community members.
• Ability to effectively direct, monitor and provide supervision to staff and volunteers and function within a multi-disciplinary health care team.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Drivers Licence

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.