- Temporary part-time opportunity (16 hours per week, 12-month contract)
- Level 1-2 role based in Ryde
- Salary Packaging: Package up to $9,000 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
- NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award
About Us..
At Royal Rehab Ryde we’re redefining health and wellbeing.
We offer a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services for both public and private patients. Our team provides expert care for individuals with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and more. We also deliver orthopaedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and general reconditioning. Services are available across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and tailored support throughout the recovery journey.
We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture that values your expertise.
About The Role..
This is a rewarding opportunity to join our collaborative LifeWorks team and help people rediscover the power of recreation, connection and community. As a
Recreational Therapist, you will design and deliver high-quality, client-centred programs that support individuals to engage in meaningful leisure activities that enhance wellbeing, confidence and independence.
LifeWorks Ryde is an innovative and rapidly growing multidisciplinary service, offering therapy both onsite and in the community. You’ll also have the opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art Advanced Technology Centre, delivering cutting-edge rehabilitation using the latest robotic and assistive technologies.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Conduct recreational therapy assessments and deliver individual and group interventions that support clients to participate in meaningful leisure and community activities.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop integrated, goal-focused therapy programs tailored to each client’s needs.
- Provide recreation and leisure counselling, education and support to clients and their families to promote independence and safe participation.
- Liaise with external providers and community services (e.g. NDIS, icare and equipment providers) to support access to appropriate resources and assistive equipment.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, reports and outcome measures in line with organisational and professional guidelines.
- Facilitate community-based recreational programs and support initiatives that encourage social participation, confidence and wellbeing.
About You..
We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with:
Essential Criteria
- Bachelor of Health Science or Applied Science in Leisure and Health/Therapeutic Recreation or Diversional Therapy.
- Current membership with Australian Recreational Therapy Association.
- Experience working with people with physical, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities.
- Skills in client assessment, evaluation and adaptation of recreation and leisure activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated skills in organisation and planning person centred activities.
- Experience working in a team framework and/or multi-disciplinary team.
- Computer literacy including demonstrated competence using Microsoft Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Current C unrestricted driver’s licence, good driving record and has access to a car (Staff may be required to travel to visits in their own vehicle. Mileage/ petrol costs can be claimed).
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience working with clients of iCare (Lifetime Care and Workers Care) and NDIS.
- Experience in providing education to clients, families, carers and support workers in the purpose and implementation of a recreational therapy plan.
- Experience utilising Clinical Management Software.
- Experience in developing and promoting recreation programs.
Your Royal Rewards...
- Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
- Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
- Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
- Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
- Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
- Salary: Competitive remuneration
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
- Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
- Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
- NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award
We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Ryde a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.
What’s Next..
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and APPLY NOW to start your journey with us!
Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.
Visit our Royal Rehab Ryde careers page for more information:
www Royalrehabgroup.com.au/careers/
The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history and referee checks.
Further Enquiries
Suzanne Stacey, Recreational Therapy Professional Leader
Phone: (02) 9809 9032
Email: Suzanne.Stacey@royalrehab.com.au
&
Joel Chan, Allied Health Operations Manager
Phone: 0403 206 982
Email: Joel.Chan@royalrehab.com.au
