Diversional Therapist (Level 1/2) - Psychogeriatrics

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 55 000 - 79 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Additional Public Holiday during Xmas

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave 加载

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Free courses and coaching via Sydney E

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual influenza vaccination

Discounted Fitness Passport

Concord Hospital Staff Gym

Résumé du poste

Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a permanent part-time Diversional Therapist to support the Psychogeriatric Ward at Concord Repatriation General Hospital. The position is 20 hours per week, with supervision and networking across SLHD hospitals.

Based at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, you will join an experienced multidisciplinary team to deliver care, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing clinical supervision.

Qualifications

• Must hold a health science or applied science bachelor 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 knowledge, skills and clinical experience in Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Nutrition and Dietetics clinical practice.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse problems, set priorities and apply a range of options to develop solutions.

Connaissances

Speech Pathology

Physiotherapy

Exercise Physiology

Occupational Therapy

Social Work

Nutrition and Dietetics

Analytical problem solving

Formation

Bachelor degree in leisure, recreation or diversional therapy

Description du poste

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time; 20 hours per week

Position Classification: Diversional Therapist Level 1/2

Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour + Superannuation

Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ705689

This is an exciting permanent part-time (20 hours/week) opportunity to work with patients admitted to the Psychogeriatric Ward at Concord Repatriation General Hospital.

About The Role

You will be based at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, which has provided outstanding healthcare for more than 70 years. Building on its proud heritage of caring for the veteran community, the hospital now delivers a broad range of specialist and general health services to the communities of Concord, Strathfield, Burwood and surrounding areas.

The position will work alongside another part time therapist to provide full time cover across the week and work alongside the multidisciplinary team on this ward. The position will be offered clinical supervision and networking with the other Diversional Therapists employed at Concord Repatriation General Hospital and across Sydney Local Health District Hospitals.

For more information, view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Must hold a health science or applied science bachelor 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 knowledge, skills and clinical experience in Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Nutrition and Dietetics clinical practice.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse problems, set priorities and apply a range of options to develop solutions.

Benefits And Perks

• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
• Stay active with access to the Concord Hospital Staff Gym

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles 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 (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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Applications Close: 15 November 2026

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