Diversional Therapist (Level 1/2) - National Centre for Veteran's Health
Position Classification: Diversional Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour + Annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ581859
Become part of a close-knit Team who work together to change the lives of our patients and their families.
About the Role
The National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare (NCVH) at Concord Repatriation General Hospital is an Australian first integrated ambulatory care service, providing comprehensive multidisciplinary healthcare to Australia’s veterans. The NCVH integrates expertise across medical specialities of Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine, as well as Clinical and Neuro-Psychology and a broad range of allied health clinicians under a case managed care model.
The NCVH Team, provides comprehensive care with the aim to meet the complex mental, physical and psychosocial needs of the veteran community and the coordination of sustainable ongoing links to supports in their community.
The role of the Diversional Therapist working in outpatient clinics with young veterans, is to provide clinically indicated Diversional Therapy treatment interventions which may address: leisure education, activity participation, sensory enrichment/modulation, leisure exploration, leisure skill development, activity modification, and social isolation.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Diversional Therapy that provides eligibility for full membership of Diversional & Recreational Therapy Australia Association.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in Diversional Therapy practice and the provision of services to Veterans.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Have a passion to want to improve the lives of our current and past veterans.
Previous applicants need not apply!
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
- The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
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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 (PD2024_015).
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For enquiries, please contact on Emma Dixon on 0460 033 808 or via email at emma.dixon4@health.nsw.gov.au or Kirsty Chapman on 0434 607 122 or via email at kirsty.chapman@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 15 June 2025
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