Diversional Therapy Assistant (Relief)

The role:

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified Diversional Therapy Assistants for our Adult Day Centre based in Wynyard

The successful candidate will provide support for and assist the Adult Day Centre Coordinator/Diversional Therapist by undertaking a range of duties involved with planning and implementing individual client care, activities and group programs.

The team:

Our Adult Day Centres provide day centre services for aged, younger disabled and their carers and people from special needs groups.

Details of Appointment

Fixed Term, casual, day worker positions working as and when required, commencing January 2024 - January 2025

• 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 - 68,925 pro rata, per annum + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging

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

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable, but not essential: 

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

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 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

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 

Marina Lehman

Position: Adult Day Centre Coordinator
Phone:   0417 058 ***
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.