Diversional Therapist

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service; Inglewood; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Diverse and inclusive culture

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service in Inglewood, QLD is seeking a Diversional Therapist to design and deliver engaging recreational programs that enhance wellbeing and quality of life for residents. You will partner with residents, families and colleagues to create meaningful, person-centred experiences that support overall happiness and dignity.

You’ll monitor outcomes, adapt activities to changing needs, and promote participation and inclusion while maintaining safe, supportive care.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or progress toward completion.
• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating person-centred recreational or lifestyle programs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent organisation, initiative and problem-solving skills with a focus on safe, quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging recreational and social programs that support wellbeing and quality of life.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and team members to create person-centred experiences.
• Monitor, evaluate and adapt activities to meet changing needs and goals.
• Promote participation, connection and inclusion while maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Compassion

Creativity

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Job description

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service – Inglewood QLD

As a Diversional Therapist, you'll help create a vibrant and engaging environment where older people feel valued, connected and supported. From developing personalised lifestyle programs to partnering with residents, families and colleagues, you'll contribute to experiences that enhance wellbeing and bring meaning to everyday life.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Designing and delivering engaging recreational and social programs that support wellbeing, dignity and quality of life.
• Building strong relationships with residents, families and team members to create person-centred experiences and achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Monitoring, evaluating and adapting activities to meet changing needs, preferences and goals.
• Promoting participation, connection and inclusion while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

Let's Talk About You

You're someone who brings compassion, creativity and genuine care to everything you do. You understand that meaningful activities can have a lasting impact on a person's wellbeing, confidence and sense of belonging. Whether you're encouraging social connection, supporting individual choices or adapting programs to meet changing needs, you take pride in creating experiences that make each day better. You're not just here to deliver activities, you're here to help people live well, stay connected and feel valued.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, a related qualification, or progress towards completion.
• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating person-centred recreational or lifestyle programs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent organisation, initiative and problem-solving skills, with a focus on safe, quality outcomes.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in aged care or rural healthcare settings and/or knowledge of aged care quality standards and funding frameworks.

Above all, you'll bring Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage, helping create meaningful moments that enhance the lives of others.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region,fromTaroom in the north to Texas in thesouth,our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care.It'scomplex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whetheryou'rea doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member,or administrator,you'llsee your impact firsthand.Here,you'llfind opportunities that simplydon'texist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, andembraceresponsibilities that would take years toaccessin larger health services.

Darling Downs Healthis where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits