Inspire Connection & Wellbeing in Our Community!

Support the wellbeing of aged care residents by designing and delivering meaningful activities that promote social connection, enjoyment, and quality of life. Join a caring team at North West HHS in a full‑time permanent role making a real impact every day.

About The Role

As the Recreational Officer at the Cloncurry Multipurpose Health Service, you will play a key role in enhancing the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of our aged care residents. You'll create and deliver a diverse program of recreational, diversional, and social activities that encourage independence, connection, cultural safety, and enjoyment. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to high‑quality, person‑centred care guided by the values of the North West Hospital and Health Service.

Plan, coordinate and deliver group and individual activities, community outings, special events and programs that support resident wellbeing and social engagement. Collaborate with residents, carers, community groups, external agencies and health professionals to deliver culturally responsive, safe and meaningful recreational opportunities.

Working with us

Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

In your downtime , we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.

Professionally , our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

Requirements

Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital And Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

Unique locations Friendly communities Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

‘The Curry', as Cloncurry is affectionately known by locals, is most famous for being the birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

Enjoy the charm of country living at the `gateway to the gulf'.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Cheryl Larene Hayward on (07) 4742 4514.

Applications close: Wednesday, 4 February 2026.

Occupational group Health - Health Service Support