The role:

• Design, implement and evaluate the diversional and recreation program within the allocated work area.
• Ensure the efficient and effective provision of care, based on relative best practice principles and standards within a collaborative and interdisciplinary framework.

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

Position Features:

Weekend work may be required.

The service:

Listen to Bree and Erin, two of our wonderful therapists, talk about our services. We work in the community and the hospitals, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, the largest teaching Hospital in Tasmania. Our 90+ team members include occupational therapists and assistants, play specialists, diversional therapists, carpenter, and administration officers. We are organised into three clinical teams each lead by a Deputy Manager - Community, Rehab and Acute. We have Clinical Leads for Community, Rehab, Sub-acute, Acute Medical, Acute Surgical, and Paediatrics focusing on education and quality improvement.

As a qualified Diversional Therapist you will work with referred acute or sub-acute inpatients within the Royal Hobart Hospital or Repatriation site, delivering person-centred, goal directed, high quality services in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

• Work in a rewarding and dynamic role
• Diverse and supportive teams
• Hobart offers modern conveniences within a contemporary laid back lifestyle

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary:

$71,441 - $107,878 per annum . Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification which meets the eligibility requirements for Certified Membership of the Australian Recreational Therapy Association

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

Statement of Duties

• Generic Diversional Therapist AHP 1-2 (Dec 2023) CSU.pdf
• Generic Diversional Therapist AHP 1-2 (Dec 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information (Contact Officer)

Rowan Castle

Position: Discipline Lead Occupational Therapy
Phone: (03) 6166 8314 / 0407 518804
E-mail: rowan.castle@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.