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Diversional Therapist
Oakey
Make a meaningful impact in Oakey as a Diversional Therapist, creating purposeful, uplifting experiences that support the wellbeing of older adults. Join a compassionate team where you’ll design engaging programs, build meaningful connections, and help residents maintain confidence, independence and joy in daily life.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | CA4 |
| Workplace Location | Darling Downs - Maranoa,Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2603678636 |
| Closing date | 25-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Matt Boyd |
| Contact details | 0407 032 783 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
You'll play a vital role in enhancing quality of life for residents by fostering social connection, supporting emotional wellbeing, and encouraging participation in meaningful activities. From developing therapeutic programs to working closely with clinical and support teams, you'll help create moments that matter.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Creating and delivering tailored activity programs that enrich daily living and support each resident's abilities and goals
- Partnering with nurses, support staff, volunteers and families to ensure activities align with individual care needs
- Evaluating and refining programs to respond to changing needs, ensuring meaningful engagement and continual improvement
- Building community connections that bring joy, purpose and social engagement into the lives of residents
Let's talk about you!
You're someone who brings creativity, warmth and genuine curiosity to your work. You listen deeply, value dignity and individuality, and find purpose in helping people stay connected and confident. You're proud of the way your work sparks joy, fosters belonging, and makes every day more meaningful for those in your care. You're not just here to run activities- you're here to uplift a community and support people in ways that truly matter.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- A relevant qualification in diversional therapy, leisure and health, community services, or disability studies
- Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with people of diverse abilities and cognitive needs
- Confidence planning, delivering and adapting programs with initiative and minimal supervision
- A current driver's licence and willingness to undertake manual handling as required
You'll stand out if you have experience in rural health settings or an interest in developing innovative, person‑centred programs that bring creativity into aged care.
Most importantly, you bring compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage to everything you do- creating meaningful moments that shape better days for our residents.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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