At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older persons and those with disabilities through engaging activities and individual care.
- Company: Join the Tasmanian State Service, the largest employer in Tasmania.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, salary packaging, professional development, and fitness access.
- Other info: Permanent full-time role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of clients while working in a caring team.
- Qualifications: Genuine desire to support clients; Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle is desirable.
The predicted salary is between 75114 - 75114 $ per year.
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels. 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.
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 a genuine desire to work with and support older persons and those with disability, supporting clients with individual care needs and programme delivery.
Details of appointment:
- Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
- Salary range: $70,033 to $75,114 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- 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.
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.
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.
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
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Diversional Therapy Assistant (531487) in Latrobe employer: Tasmania Government
The Tasmanian State Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. As part of the Department of Health, employees benefit from professional development opportunities, flexible leave entitlements, and access to fitness facilities, all while contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance rural healthcare across Tasmania. Located at the Rural Clinical School in Burnie, this role not only fosters personal growth but also encourages collaboration with diverse stakeholders to make a real impact in the community.
