Diversional Therapist (Casual) at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Development, Individual Needs Assessment, Compassion, Connection, Caring, Teamwork, Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, Aged Care Knowledge, Resident Rights, Record Keeping, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Criminal History Check

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: About the Opportunity: We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do (heartprint model). As a Diversional Therapist (also known as Diversional therapist / Recreational Officer/ Leisure & Lifestyle Officer), you will work under Leisure & lifestyle coordinator or Living support manager to promote, maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of residents. You will be assisting team in the development of a range of programs to suit the individual needs and preferences of residents within households. Our commitment is to listen to each resident, understand who each person is - a unique individual who we respect and treat with kindness and compassion. What’s on your CV is important, but what’s in your heart matters more. Because at St Vincent’s, kindness works for us. Things that work for you: More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum Like-minded colleagues with a friendly team environment and a great community care spirit Rewarding work that focuses on relationships over routines No cost uniforms and training No mandatory COVID vaccinations! Free annual flu vaccination Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families Access to the Fitness Passport (FP) Things that work for us: Cert III or IV Leisure and Health, Diploma of Leisure & Health OR Bachelor of Health Science (Recreational Therapy). Other relevant certificate in aged care may be acceptable. Available for casual position in weekdays and permanent shifts on weekends. Experience in an aged care home, implementing Leisure & Lifestyle programs including working with people with dementia Good team work Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities Experience with Autumn Care (or similar software) with ability to maintain excellent records NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) or Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (less than 6 months old) Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family? Because you’re like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for our local communities. For more than 175 years, St Vincent’s Care has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia, upholding compassion, justice, integrity and excellence in all we do. At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family. Reconciliation Action Plan St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation Interested ? Apply today! Or if you have further queries, contact our Talent Team at TalentNational@svha.org.au Respectfully NO agencies please Closing Date: 11 April 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The Diversional Therapist will work to promote, maintain, and improve the health and wellbeing of residents by assisting the team in developing a range of programs tailored to individual needs and preferences within households. This role requires putting compassion and connection at the heart of all activities, respecting each resident as a unique individual.