Advanced Recreation Officer

Your new role:

As an Advanced Recreational Officer, you will design, deliver and evaluate recreational and diversional programs that support recovery and enhance the wellbeing of consumers in the Adult Acute Inpatient Unit at Redland Hospital.

• Plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic recreational and diversional activity programs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Work with consumers, carers and staff to develop age-appropriate and culturally sensitive programs tailored to individual needs.
• Ensure safe supervision of recreational activities while maintaining compliance with relevant systems, legislation and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with community agencies, volunteers and service providers to enhance access to recreation and leisure resources.

About you:

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate professional who is committed to consumer-centred care and recovery-focused practice.

• Holds an Advanced Certificate in Disability Studies or Certificate IV in Health and Community Services (Diversional Therapy) (or equivalent), with 12 months of practical post-graduate experience desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a wide range of therapeutic interventions and tailor programs to individual needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Well-developed time management, organisational and documentation skills to deliver safe, high-quality services.

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What we can offer you:

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

About us:

Redland Hospital is the major health centre for adults and children in the Redlands and Brisbane's southern bayside suburbs. We provide a range of services including emergency care, primary health and minor injury care, acute and subacute medicine, general surgery, maternity and paediatric, mental specialist outpatient and mental health care.

It's an exciting time as our Redlands Coast community grows bringing a diverse range of patients & an opportunity to make a real difference in the community. With more beds, new and expanding services the Redland Hospital expansion provides a range of opportunities to pursue and build a long-term career, enjoy a supportive work environment, professional growth opportunities, and a vibrant community

Now's the time to join the team at Redland Hospital You'll have all the benefits of working for a growing metropolitan hospital—while being part of a 'small town' team that values who you are and what you do.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.