Diversional Therapist

2 weeks ago

Kingswood Park, New South Wales, Australia Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Full time $108,000 - $137,000 per year

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 01/11/2026)

Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre

Position Classification: Diversional Therapist Level 1/2

Remuneration: $ $52.83 per hour

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ613460

Application Close: 29/10/2025

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed

and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

Join a passionate team at NBMLHD Mental Health Service and make a meaningful impact through the power of recreation. In this dynamic role, you'll deliver therapeutic support to consumers by designing and facilitating engaging leisure and recreational programs that foster personal growth, build capacity, and promote health and wellbeing. Your work will play a vital role in the recovery journey, both during inpatient admissions and in planning for discharge, by helping individuals reconnect with meaningful activities and community life.

As part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, you'll contribute to comprehensive care through skilled assessment, thoughtful treatment planning, hands-on program delivery, and ongoing evaluation of recreational interventions.

This is your opportunity to combine creativity, compassion, and clinical insight to support recovery in a truly holistic way. Apply Now

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
  • Novated Leasing
  • Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role:

  • Recognised Health Science or Applied Science Bachelor's Degree in Leisure, Recreation or Diversional Therapy recognised by Australian Recreational Therapy Association with eligibility for full membership with Australian Recreational Therapy Association.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing diversional therapy interventions with mental health consumers in a group and 1:1 format.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated evidence of knowledge and participation in the implementation of quality improvement and evidence-based practice processes.
  • Understanding of and commitment to trauma informed and recovery-oriented services and consumer involvement in design, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic services.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in a range of programs.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education.
  • Current Drivers License and willingness to use same for work purposes.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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