Diversional Services Coordinator (513143)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Primary Health North

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 08 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 8 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

Deloraine District Hospital

Join Deloraine District Hospital as a Diversional Services Coordinator

The Team

The Deloraine District Hospital is a 20-bed Acute care facility that includes Palliative Care and General Medical Care. The Hospital coordinates the delivery of a broad range of community and allied services within the Meander Valley. We strive to deliver personalised care in a calm, welcoming and warm environment while being innovative and having a can-do attitude. Our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce and the Meander Valley community.

The Role

- Coordinate activities in consultation with Community Services Manager, Residential Diversional Therapist, Carer Support Worker, Volunteer Coordinator and Adult Day Centre clients, planning and developing individual and group programs.
- Promote Adult Day Centre programs and activities within the community, including working with other local service providers to ensure available resources.
- Coordinate and assist clients with the transport and personal care needs as required.

You will need

- Completion of a Diversional Therapist training program,



with demonstrated interest and practical experience and ability in creating activities and working effectively with frail, aged and disabled clients.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to establish a rapport with clients and members of the public and maintain client confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and effectively with the volunteers and multi-disciplinary team.

Details of appointment

Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working up to 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possiblefor approximately 12 months.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum pro rata.Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Advantages available to eligible candidates

- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You,



and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

- Current Driver’s Licence

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

Deloraine District Hospital

Join Deloraine District Hospital as a Diversional Services Coordinator

Health and Human Services

📌 Diversional Services Coordinator (Deloraine)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Deloraine