Bring Joy and Connection as a Recreation Officer
Enhance patient wellbeing through creative, recreational programs at Logan Hospital
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification CA4
Workplace Location Brisbane - South,Logan - Beaudesert
Job ad reference QLD/MS10663354
Closing date 21-Oct-2025
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 38 hrs per fortnight
Contact person Madeleine Howell
Contact details (07) 3299 8628
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Your new role:
As a Recreation Officer at Logan Hospital, you'll design and deliver meaningful recreational and diversional activities that support patient wellbeing and recovery. You will:
- Plan, implement and evaluate tailored programs to meet patient needs
- Work collaboratively with nursing, allied health, carers and community groups
- Supervise and support patients to safely participate in leisure activities
- Provide guidance and support for volunteers and weekend staff
About you:
You're a motivated and compassionate professional who understands the role of recreation in promoting health and wellbeing. You bring creativity, initiative and strong interpersonal skills. You will have the:
- Relevant qualifications in Disability Studies, Health or Diversional Therapy
- Ability to assess, plan and deliver individualised activity programs
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with patients, carers and staff
- Self-motivated with excellent organisational, time management and problem-solving skills
What we can offer you:
- We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
- We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
- We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
- You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous
and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
Logan Hospital:
Logan Hospital is the major health centre for one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. We offer a range of services, including medical, rehabilitation, maternity, surgical and paediatric care.
We offer our staff and students extensive support and training in most medical specialties. As a teaching hospital, we help train future health care professionals and participate in research through strong partnerships with Queensland's leading medical schools, universities, and TAFE Queensland.
Our services will continue to grow as we build bigger and better facilities to support the community. By 2027, we'll have more beds and 5 more birthing suites as part of the.
a place of opportunity to make a difference and grow your career!
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering protected, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
We are Metro South Health:
We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services.
We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve.
We are better together.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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