Diversional Therapist

Bring joy to aged care residents in beautiful Manilla - coordinate activities and events in a supportive team

Remuneration: $30.64 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Manilla Multi Purpose Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ584383
Applications Close: Monday 14th July 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  
  

About the role:

This role will see you work 8-hour days, Wednesday to Friday. You will work closely with our allied health / nursing staff, and management, to coordinate activities and special events for our aged care residents.

Where you’ll be working:

Located 45km northwest of Tamworth, Manilla is a welcoming multi-cultural community, boasting a variety of cafes and shops as well as the renowned Manilla bakery. A family friendly city, housing is affordable and there are a variety of schools close by. Enjoy a high quality of life in Manilla, with lots of sunshine, sporting activities and national parks on offer!

Manilla Multi Purpose Service is a 57-bed facility providing a range of clinical services - including a 24-hour 4 bed Emergency Department, 13 bed acute ward, pathology, radiology and 40 bed residential aged care.

About you:

You’re an experienced Activity Officer with a background in Aged Care, bringing compassion, creativity, and dedication to your work. You have strong written and verbal communication skills, allowing you to engage effectively with residents, families, and team members alike. Your approach is person-centred, and you are passionate about supporting older people, including those living with dementia or disabilities, to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. You're also confident with Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, and use digital tools efficiently in your day-to-day work.

Requirements:

• Certificate IV Leisure and Health or equivalent qualification.

 
Additional Information:
 

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Fowler on Michelle.Fowler@health.nsw.gov.au