Pays Salary Range: $58,709 - $63,154$21k below the Counselor market median of ~$84k (81 jobs)

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SA Health
Hawker, South Australia

Diversional Therapist

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Part-time 0.2 FTE. $58,709 - $63,154/year pro rata. Relocation support up to $13,000. Flexible working. Aged care setting.

Join SA Health as a Diversional Therapist in Hawker, South Australia.

Key Responsibilities

  • You will provide residents with meaningful choices, opportunities.
  • Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will maintain.

Requirements

  • This is a part time vacancy, working 15 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
  • The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
  • Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: Salary Range: $58,709 - $63,154
  • Relocation assistance: $13,000.

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join SA Health as a Diversional Therapist.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must possess a current South Australian Driver's License and have previous experience as a Paramedical Aide or equivalent. Essential requirements include demonstrating the ability to exercise judgment and initiative in daily tasks and proficiency in using computer packages like Microsoft Word and Excel.

Key Skills

Activity PlanningActivity DeliveryActivity EvaluationPromoting IndependenceConfidence BuildingWellbeing PromotionGoal SettingMultidisciplinary TeamworkProfessional RelationshipsStrategic Planning ContributionResident Status ReportingComputer Packages UseJudgment ExerciseInitiative TakingDriver's License

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 20% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 81 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks

Salary Packaging
Flexible Working Arrangements
Fitness Passport Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Relocation Support up to $13,000
Accommodation Assistance