Art Therapist - Grade 1 - Monash Children's Hospital

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About the Role:

Join our team as an Art Therapist (Grade 1) in a part-time (0.4 EFT / 15.2 hours per week) ongoing role at Monash Children’s Hospital, Clayton.

You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based Art Therapy services to support paediatric patients, families, and carers. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As an integral part of the Monash Children’s Art Therapy team, you will:

• Deliver developmentally appropriate Art Therapy interventions to support the emotional, cognitive, and psychological well-being of children.
• Use creative and expressive therapies to assist children in coping with hospitalisation, medical procedures, and health challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate Art Therapy into patient-centred care.
• Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives under guidance from senior clinicians.

Additional Requirements:

• Travel may be required across multiple Monash Health sites.
• Adhere to Monash Health’s procedures, policies, and escalation protocols.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
• Provide high-quality Art Therapy interventions for paediatric patients under supervision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated care planning.
• Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to student learning and orientation.
• Support service development and quality improvement activities.

About Us:

We form part of a dynamic Allied Health team and are committed to patient-centred, evidence-based practice and supporting staff in their career development and lifelong learning. You will be joining a friendly and welcoming team of Art Therapists who share a common goal of excellent clinical care for all our patients. We deliver specialised Art Therapy services to support paediatric patients, families, and carers at Monash Children’s Hospital, using creative and expressive therapies to promote emotional well-being, enhance coping, and support recovery in healthcare settings.

About You:

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• Emerging skills in using Art Therapy in paediatric and hospital-based care settings.
• A compassionate and patient-centred approach to therapy.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Motivation to learn and contribute to service development and quality improvement.

What You Need:

• Postgraduate degree or Master’s in Art Therapy or Creative Arts Therapy from an approved training course.
• Eligible for professional membership with the Australian, New Zealand, and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA).

In Return:

• A supportive and cohesive team of clinicians within a larger multidisciplinary setting.
• Genuine career progression and professional development.
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the evolution of Art Therapy services within Monash Health.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Sarah Martin on 0417 987 343 

Position Description can be found here

Role Statement can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 13 October 2025