Art Therapist - Grade 2 - Monash Children's
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role:
Join our team as an Art Therapist (Grade 2) on a part time (30.4 hrs per fortnight) ongoing to work at Monash Children’s Hospital, Clayton.
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based Art Therapy interventions to support paediatric patients and their families.
As an integral part of the Monash Children’s Art Therapy team, you will:
- Provide expert Art Therapy interventions to support the emotional, cognitive, and psychological well-being of patients.
- Use creative and expressive therapies to promote relaxation, pain management, and coping skills.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate Art Therapy into patient-centred care plans.
- Contribute to service development through mentoring students, education initiatives, and quality improvement projects.
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.
About Us:
We form part of a dynamic Allied Health team and are committed to a patient centred, evidence based practice and supporting staff to continue 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert clinical care through evidence-based Art Therapy interventions for paediatric patients.
- Support and mentor Grade 1 Art Therapists and students through clinical supervision and guidance.
- Contribute to service development through education, quality improvement, and research initiatives.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate Art Therapy into patient care and family-centered support.
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- Expertise 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 contribute to service development, education, 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 we will provide:
- 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 and 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: 17 April 2025