Art Therapist Grade 1 - Monash Children's Hospital
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and use the power of creativity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
About the Department/ Program
Monash Children’s Allied Health provides specialised, multidisciplinary care to infants, children and families across inpatient, community and specialty services. Our team includes Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Child Life Therapy and a broad range of Allied Health disciplines, working together to deliver holistic, family-centred care.
Art Therapy is delivered across a range of settings, with a strong focus on trauma-informed, patient-centred care and supporting the emotional, psychological and developmental needs of children and families.
This is an opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about the unique role Art Therapy can play in helping children and families feel supported, connected and empowered throughout their healthcare journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialist, evidence-based Art Therapy assessment and intervention within your scope of practice.
- Use your specialist knowledge to support colleagues and contribute to high-quality, consumer-centred care.
- Contribute to education, research, quality improvement and service development initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
About the Role
Bring your creativity, clinical expertise and passion for Art Therapy to Monash Children’s Hospital!
Join our team as an Art Therapist (Grade 1) on a part time, ongoing basis (0.4 EFT, 30.4 hours per fortnight) at Monash Children’s Hospital in Clayton.
Working as part of the Music, Art and Child Life Therapy team, the role will provide developmentally appropriate Art Therapy interventions to support children, families and carers through hospitalisation, medical procedures and health challenges.
Art Therapists at Monash Children’s Hospital:
- Deliver evidence-based Art Therapy to paediatric patients, families and carers.
- Support children’s emotional wellbeing, coping and adjustment through creative processes.
- Manage a designated paediatric caseload with clinical supervision and guidance.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate Art Therapy into patient care.
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- The role may provide clinical services across other areas as directed and requires flexibility to respond to the evolving needs of the service.
At times, Art Therapists may be required to travel between Monash Health sites.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring a passion for using creative therapies to support children and families, with knowledge of child development, trauma-informed and family-centred practice. You will have the ability to deliver developmentally appropriate Art Therapy, work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, and demonstrate a commitment to learning, professional development and evidence-based practice.
What you need:
- A postgraduate degree or Master’s in Art Therapy or Creative Arts Therapy.
- Eligibility for professional membership with the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA).
Why you will love working with us
- Join a passionate and supportive Art Therapy team within a large multidisciplinary paediatric service.
- Make a meaningful difference to children and families during challenging healthcare experiences.
- Access clinical supervision, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
- Work across a diverse range of paediatric settings and clinical teams.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement and the future of Art Therapy at Monash Health.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Amy Faulkner, Director of Allied Health - Monash Children's on 0403 649 389.
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You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
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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.
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: 24 September 2026