Diversional Therapy Assistant

The role:

• 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.

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

The Central Coast Adult Day Centre:

• Work in a small team and enjoy multi-tasking
• Client centred care focus and activity planning
• Permanent role with ongoing training and development 

This position is based at the Central Coast Adult Day Centre in Ulverstone.  Please note that a medium rigid licence is not an essential requirement so please feel free to apply if you think you have what it takes to work in the leisure and lifestyle area. 

Experience working with aged and/or disabled people would be well regarded.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time, day worker position working 5 hours per fortnight, commencing from 29 April 2024

*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: $65,236 to $68,925 pro rata, 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. 

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle.

2. Current First Aid Certificate.

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

4. Current Driver’s Licence.

Position Features:

Central Coast Adult Day Centre, Water Street, Ulverstone; and/or

Latrobe Adult Day Centre, Hamilton Street, Latrobe; and/or

Wynyard Adult Day Centre, Little Goldie Street, Wynyard.

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:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
5. serious traffic offences 

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

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 outlining 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.
• 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.

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 Therapy Assistant HSO5 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• Generic Diversional Therapy Assistant HSO5 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

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

For more information 

Lorise Evison

Position: Adult Day Centre Coordinator/Diversional Therapist 
Phone:  (03) 6464 3***
E-mail: *************@ths.tas.gov.au 

Important information

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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.