RAC - Fairfield Grange | Healthcare & Medical

Design and deliver engaging programs and personalised activities that enhance residents’ emotional, social, and physical wellbeing.

- Thrive in a progressive and caring not-for-profit environment!
- Partner with staff, families, and volunteers to build an inclusive community
- Permanent full-time position available | Monday to Friday

About the role

Reporting to the Residential Manager you will be a valuable member of the team responsible for planning, organising, and conducting the activities program for residents, enhancing their psychological, social, and physical wellbeing. Also, ensuring compliance with the Aged Care Accreditation Agency Standard for Lifestyle.

The successful candidate will require the willingness and capability to lead and work within a team whilst also having the ability to engage a dynamic activity program, which will excite residents, staff, and visitors.

This role requires availability Monday to Friday each week.

Your day-to-day will involve

- Plan, implement and evaluate engaging Diversional Therapy programs that promote emotional, social, and physical wellbeing for aged care residents.
- Develop individualised activity plans tailored to each resident’s cognitive and physical abilities, encouraging participation and purpose.
- Coordinate and promote lifestyle events and recreational activities, including outings and on-site entertainment, in alignment with resident interests and preferences.




- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with aged care standards, including reporting, assessments, and resident records.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams, volunteers, families, and community groups to enhance the lifestyle experience for residents in a warm and inclusive environment.

About you

- Certificate 4 in Diversional Therapy or another qualification recognised by Diversional & Recreational Therapy Australia
- Demonstrated experience in an Aged Care environment
- Knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety Standards relevant to Diversional therapy activities and within an Aged Care setting
- Training and/or demonstrated experience in Dementia care
- Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

The benefits of joining the Carinity team

- Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options.
- Access to an employee assistance program (professional counselling).
- Carinity supports work-life balance and professional development.
- On-going professional development and training.
- Chance to make a meaningful difference in the community every day.

Click Apply and you will be redirected to Carinity’s website, which contains more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

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📌 Diversional Therapist (Australia)
🏢 Carinity
📍 Australia