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Recreation Officer - Advanced
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | CA4 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2605682029 |
| Closing date | 21-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Rebekah Lewis |
| Contact details | 0488 424 640 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As a Recreation Officer – Advanced, you'll play a vital role in supporting patient wellbeing across Darling Downs Health. Through meaningful activities and therapeutic engagement, you'll help people stay connected to what matters most during their healthcare journey. From planning purposeful programs to supporting individuals with complex needs, your work will create positive, human‑centred experiences every day.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Designing and delivering inclusive recreation programs that support recovery, wellbeing and quality of life
- Engaging patients with diverse needs through tailored, safe and meaningful activities
- Collaborating with clinical teams to align recreation with individual care goals
- Sharing ideas and guidance that strengthen programs, support colleagues and enhance service delivery
Let's talk about you!
You bring energy, empathy and confidence to everything you do. You're someone who sees the person, not just the patient, and you take pride in creating moments of joy, purpose and connection. You act with compassion, integrity and courage, adapting your approach to support people with complex needs while uplifting those around you. You're here to make a real difference, every shift.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Qualification or experience in recreation, lifestyle, diversional therapy or a related field
- Demonstrated experience delivering therapeutic or wellbeing‑focused activities
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, respectful approach
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in healthcare, aged care or mental health settings and/or exposure to leadership, mentoring or program coordination.
Most importantly, you're passionate about enriching lives through connection and creativity, while living the Darling Downs Health values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.
This role creates meaningful experiences that support healing, dignity and community across our region.
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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