Recreation Officer Healthy Ageing

Your opportunity

The role of the Recreation Officer Healthy Ageing is to work collaboratively and harmoniously within a multi-disciplinary team, to plan, document, implement and evaluate a recreational therapy programs appropriate to the individual resident needs of Augathella Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS). Also have the ability to provide an innovative flexible person-centred approach when planning activities.

This role also provides a Healthy Ageing approach for long stay residents of Augathella MPHS. Incorporating and welcoming the older community residents to be involved in the activities you organise. Adopt a “Young and Old” collaborative approach to healthy ageing. 

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care support in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Steeped in history, Augathella is located 742kms west of Brisbane and is sure to be the home away from home you are looking for. It's a place where the pace of life slows down and you can really connect with the locals. They have the time and they certainly have plenty of stories.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• Join great team with a strong and collaborative working culture!
• Join a healthcare team focused on delivering quality patient services!
• Play a pivotal role in supporting our teams delivering better health in the bush

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

Take a look at what Augathella has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/augathella/

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/