About The Role
The Occupational and Diversional Therapy Department at the Bloomfield Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Service is a friendly and dynamic team which consists of a large number of Occupational Therapists, Diversional Therapists and Allied Health Assistants. You will work closely with the other Diversional Therapists as well as the greater team. We work as part of a large multidisciplinary team that is committed to providing all consumers with holistic, evidence based care that focuses on patient safety and engagement. We support and encourage our clinicians to engage in continuing professional development, much of which is provided internally as well as through supporting paid attendance as courses whether online or face to face. At Bloomfield MHDA health service our Diversional Therapists have the opportunity to be exposed to a range of mental health clinical areas including Acute Care, Rehabilitation, Forensic Mental Health Drug and Alcohol as well as Child & Adolescent mental health care. There is an activity centre where most diversional therapy groups are based with the scope to do group or individual sessions on the units or within other spaces. Our department is led by managers who believe in the importance of flexible work practise and ensuring staff have in place a good work life balance which improves on staff satisfaction and team culture. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
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Role Details
Position : Diversional Therapist (Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Bloomfield Hospital)
Employment Type : Permanent Full Time (Job share may be considered)
Location : Orange, NSW
Hours Per Week : Up to 40
Applications Close : 07 October 2025 – 11:59pm
Remuneration : $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Seniority level : Entry level
Job function : Health Care Provider
Industries : Hospitals and Health Care
Responsibilities
- Work with Diversional Therapists and the broader multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, evidence-based care focusing on patient safety and engagement
- Contribute to a flexible, team-based work environment that supports staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- Engage in continuing professional development, including internal programs and supported external courses
- Provide opportunities for group or individual activity sessions within an activity centre and other spaces as required
- Expose yourself to a range of mental health clinical areas including Acute Care, Rehabilitation, Forensic Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol, and Child & Adolescent mental health
Qualifications and Requirements
- Experience or qualification in Diversional Therapy or related role within mental health settings is preferred
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to a varied clinical environment
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
Application and Additional Information
- To Apply For This Role: Click ‘Apply’, create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in, upload your current resume, and answer the selection criteria
- Role-related inquiries: Melissa Lane at or ; Katy Humm at or
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future
- Reasonable adjustments in the workplace are available; applicants can request support in pre-employment processes
- WNSW LHD is committed to child safety and a protected, inclusive workplace; see NSW Government guidance for details
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD or NSW Public Health System Awards pages.
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