Diversional Therapist Lameroo
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Job Summary
- Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network Lameroo Hospital
- Salary:WHA6 $1185.50 to $1199.50 per week (Pro-rata) 12% Superannuation Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Permanent Part-Time position working 19 hours per week
- Eligibility Open to Everyone
Please note: Classification and remuneration may be adjusted in line with the new Weekly Paid Enterprise Agreement once implementation arrangements are finalised.
About the Opportunity
Join SA Health as a Part-time Diversional Therapist at Lameroo Multi-Purpose Service where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of aged care residents. This ongoing position offers the chance to implement coordinate and evaluate activities that contribute to productive lifestyles for residents at Lameroo District Hospital and Health Services. Working within the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network you will design and deliver social and diversional group activities individual stimulation programs and provide emotional support tailored to residents with varying cognitive and physical disabilities.
What You Will Bring
- Experience providing direct care services in a health-related field
- Proven experience working with elderly people
- Staff supervision experience
- Previous experience as a Diversional Therapist or Activities Coordinator
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Relevant qualifications and specialist knowledge enabling you to advise on activity programs and contribute to objective setting
Why work for us
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network called RMCLHN for short supports more than 70000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark Paringa Berri Barmera Waikerie Loxton Pinnaroo Lameroo Karoonda Mannum Murray Bridge Tailem Bend Meningie Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click herefor more information about working for RMCLHN.
The RMCLHN promotes flexible ways of working to enable employees to better balance work personal life and family commitments.
We are an inclusive workplace that supports diversity to ensure there is a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work.
In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading) we also offer salary sacrifice benefits watch a shortvideoabout what salary packaging is click information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Healthcan be found here.
Being part of Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally and can take advantage of education and training opportunities to support you in your role.
Applicant Information
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent culturally diverse backgrounds members of the LGBTIQASB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 925622
Enquiries
Jocelyn Grieger
Position: Director of Nursing
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Application Closing Date
13 January 2026 - 11.55PM
Attachments
925622 - Diversional Therapist WHA6 Role
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
