Art Therapist

Description:

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary AHP-2 $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 28/2/30 and part-time working 18.75 hours per week

About the Role

Are you a passionate and innovative Art Therapist ready to make a meaningful difference in a dynamic healthcare environment? This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver a comprehensive Art Therapy service across the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), supporting patients and their families/carers through creative, evidence-based therapeutic practices. You'll play a key role in planning, delivering and evaluating tailored Art Therapy programs, making a significant contribution to patient recovery, emotional wellbeing and quality of life. Your work will extend across multiple hospital departments in alignment with CALHN's strategic directions, ensuring holistic and person-centred care.

As a leader in this field, you'll also drive education, research and advocacy for Art Therapy within CALHN, helping to strengthen and expand awareness of its benefits. A core part of your role will be supporting the implementation and ongoing development of the Creative Health within CALHN — Being part of a vibrant initiative offering diverse arts-based therapies that enrich the hospital experience for patients, staff and visitors. If you're enthusiastic about the power of creativity in healthcare and committed to professional excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

About You

You are a qualified and passionate Art Therapist with a strong foundation in creative health practices and a commitment to delivering person and family centred care. With a balance of clinical expertise, communication skills and creative insight, you're ready to thrive in a multidisciplinary hospital environment.

• Qualified Art Therapist eligible for ANZACATA membership with strong theoretical and practical knowledge

• Skilled in delivering assessments and tailored interventions in acute and rehab settings

• Experienced in planning, implementing and evaluating Art Therapy programs for diverse age groups

• Strong communication, time management and teamwork skills, with a focus on quality care and safety

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that's driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network , and the opportunities to be part of CALHN .

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 903903

Enquiries to:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 6 June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

903903 RD Art Therapist.pdf

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Flexibility Statement
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.