Diversional Therapy Assistant (531487)

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Diversional Therapy Assistant (531487)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW

Primary Health North West

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 06 September, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

Applications close:

Sunday 6 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award-Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 3

Salary:

$70,033 to $75,114 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

North West

Located in:

Latrobe Day Centre

Job description:

Within a Primary Health Care framework and in accordance with Agency and Organisational policies and legal requirements the Diversional Therapy Assistant will provide support for, and assist, the Adult Day Centre (ADC) Coordinator-Diversional Therapist by undertaking a range of duties involved with planning and implementing individual client care, activities and group programs.

The Team

The Adult Day Centre in Latrobe is comprised of a small team who deliver the social support programme to promote wellness and reablement to its clients.

The Role

We are seeking a full time Diversional Therapist to deliver a social support program to clients in a warm and caring environment with a wellness and reablement focus. Applicants need to be client focused and interested in working in a small team environment to plan, implement individual client care and deliver activities and group programs for their clients. The activities of the Adult Day Centre are delivered within the Aged Care Framework, ensuring clients' needs are met and activities are client focused.

You will need

Genuine desire to work with and support older persons and those with disability, supporting clients with individual care needs and programme delivery

Competent computer skills

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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.

Salary

$70,033 to $75,114 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union 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

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle.

Current First Aid Certificate.

Medium Rigid (MR) class Licence and Ancillary Certificate (for driving Public Passenger vehicles).

Current Driver's Licence.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

Generic Diversional Therapy Assistant OHO3 North NW (Aug 2025).docx

Application Guide:

Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Lynn Sims

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Community Specialist Services

Phone number: (03) 64643080

Email address: [email protected]

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