Recreational Officer

Description:

About the work unit / facility
Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility / Rural Hospitals Service Group / Kirwan Campus / Townsville
About your new employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
* Salary range: $38.36 to $41.02 per hour (CA4)
* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
* Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) is an aged care service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service which provides high level residential care to 70 residents including 30 places for residents with dementia.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
* Highly desirable: Graduate Certificate IV in Health and Community Services (Diversional Therapy).
* Must have completed 12 months post-grad internship. While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be regarded.
* Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate.
* National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check: As a Health Care worker in Queensland Health who engages in risk-assessed roles, you must hold a current disability check (Yellow Card or Yellow Card Exemption) or an NDIS worker screening check, in accordance with Part 5 of the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld).
* Driver licence: This postion requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
* This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
* Probation period may apply.
* Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Applications
Contact: Angela Stewart on (07) 4433 9100.
Applications close: Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Please download the Role Description.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV651191
Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.