Recreation Officer (Sunset Ridge Interim Care) (Livingstone)

Recreation Officer (Sunset Ridge Interim Care) (Livingstone)

14 Nov
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Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
|
Livingstone

14 Nov

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service

Livingstone

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Zilzie QLD

Frontline Support

This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.

About us

The Interim Care Unit provides a vital stepping stone for people who are ready to leave hospital but aren't quite ready to manage independently. Located at Bolton Clarke Sunset Ridge Residential Aged Care Facility, this 30-bed, 24-hour service helps patients regain stability and receive the ongoing support they need to transition into residential aged care or back into the community with NDIS support.

With two specialised wings, including a secure and non-secure workplace, the team provides care tailored to individual needs, helping people move forward with the right support, dignity and confidence.

About the role

- Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging recreational, diversional and social activities that maintain or improve patients' physical, mental and social wellbeing.
- Adapt activities to individual abilities and needs, including providing meaningful engagement for patients living with dementia.
- Complete and maintain patient social profiles and lifestyle assessments to ensure activities reflect personal interests and preferences.
- Support and guide volunteers, visitors and students assisting with the activities program, while maintaining safe, hygienic and well-managed equipment and resources.

About you

- A relevant qualification,



or a willingness to work towards one (highly desirable).
- Ability to recognise individual patient needs, abilities and interests, adapting activities to support meaningful participation.
- Experience developing and delivering engaging lifestyle programs for people with chronic cognitive conditions, including dementia.
- Knowledge of relevant aged care legislation and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, embracing and adapting to change.
- Understanding of continuous improvement, with demonstrated involvement in reviewing and improving service delivery.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $63,452 p.a. is comprised of:

- An hourly rate between $35.96 - $38.06 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Tuesday, 24 November 2026

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📌 Recreation Officer (Sunset Ridge Interim Care) (Livingstone)
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