Make a real difference through meaningful activity. Based in Toowoomba, this permanent part‐time role designs and delivers therapeutic recreation for people receiving inpatient mental health care—partnering with a supportive team to build skills, connection and confidence in recovery.
What your day could look like
As a Recreation Officer – Advanced, you'll play a critical role in supporting recovery for people accessing inpatient mental health services across our region. From shaping evidence‐informed programs to partnering with consumers and carers, you'll collaborate with allied health and nursing colleagues to create safe, engaging experiences that build skills, connection and hope.
Every Day, You'll Contribute By
* Designing and delivering individual and group recreation that builds confidence, daily living skills and social participation.
* Collaborating with consumers, families and the care team to tailor activities that are age‐appropriate, culturally responsive and goal-oriented.
* Evaluating outcomes, documenting progress and using insights to continuously improve programs and safety.
* Leading by example in safe practice—supervising sessions, managing resources and fostering a positive, therapeutic environment.
Let's talk about you!
You bring capability and care in equal measure. You think on your feet, act with integrity and dignity, and create welcoming spaces where people feel seen and supported. You're motivated by compassion and the courage to try new approaches—innovating to help each person move toward their goals.
Here's What Will Help You Thrive In This Role
* A relevant qualification such as Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, Diversional Therapy or Community Services (or higher).
* Demonstrated skill in planning, running and evaluating recreation within mental health settings.
* Confident communication and teamwork—building respectful partnerships with consumers, carers and colleagues.
* Organised, proactive and safety‐minded, with strong observation, problem‐solving and documentation skills.
* Current C Class driver licence and ability to meet PPE, vaccination and manual handling requirements.
You'll stand out if you have experience in regional or inpatient mental health settings and/or additional training in diversional therapy, recovery‐oriented or trauma‐informed practice.
Together, we create moments that matter—delivering compassionate, dignified care with integrity, innovation and courage.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
* Maximise your take‐home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
* Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
* Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
* Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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