Diversional Therapist

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

• Fixed term (4 months), part time role in Capel Sound
• Salary packaging, staff benefits and supportive management
• Classification: Mental Health Officer Level 1 - 3, Year SO11 - SO34)*

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision, we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

Carinya is a 26 bed purpose built Aged Persons Mental Health residential Care Facility designed to provide high level specialist nursing care to residents with complex mental health diagnoses who are unable to be managed effectively in a generic aged care facility.

The Diversional Therapist (DT) is responsible for the development and implementation of diversional therapy and activity programs for resident living at Carinya Public Sector Residential Aged Care Facility. Carinya is a specialist mental health home caring for persons living with a mental illness, living with dementia, or living with changed behaviours.

The DT is a valued team member responsible for overseeing the activities, leisure and lifestyle program for residents, enhancing their psychological, social and physical well-being. Each resident will have a person centred, tailored plan designed with the resident, the DT, the residents family / carers and supporters.

Programs may include reminiscence, arts, crafts, positive sensory stimulation and engagement in meaningful occupation through social and creative group activities and 1:1 person centred activities.

The role also ensures compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards.

For further information on the role, please see the Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Certificate IV qualification in Leisure and Health or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to deliver programs to older adults with dementia, cognitive impairment and changed behaviour
• Ability to work with individuals and groups utilising diversional and meaningful activities based on resident needs and preferences
• Ability to contribute to resident care plans as part of the multidisciplinary team

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in, registering or role specific information, please feel welcome to contact Vanessa Rooth via email at or phone

The role ceases advertising on: 29 August 2025

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination.

*Please refer to salary circular VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience

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