Art Therapist - Casual / Perm Part-time

Currumbin Clinic; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house Professional Development

Monthly Clinical Supervision

Flexible casual/part-time with 7-day R

Job summary

Currumbin Clinic on the Southern Gold Coast is seeking a qualified Art Therapist for casual and part-time positions. Join a multidisciplinary team delivering creative therapy to inpatients and day patients, integrating with social workers, psychologists, OT and nursing staff.

You will lead group sessions, contribute to new service development, and support a positive team culture while meeting mandatory education and competencies. Flexible options include regular weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Art Therapy required.
• Registration with ANZACATA as a Professional Member (or Provisional Member considered).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in mental health with trauma presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously within a team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate creative group therapy interventions for inpatients and day patients.
• Share expert knowledge on art therapy within the Allied Health team and hospital.
• Collaborate with Social Workers, Psychologists, OT, Nursing, and Treating Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to development of new services aligned with Currumbin Clinic growth.
• Work in a large Allied Health team with a positive culture.
• Occasional weekend work as part of a 7-day roster.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Education

Master’s degree in Art Therapy

ANZACATA Professional Member registration

Job description

Art Therapist - Casual/Part Time Positions available

Currumbin Clinic is a 104-bed private mental health hospital located on the Southern Gold Coast, delivering high quality care and positive patient outcomes. We have a team of dedicated Psychiatrists, Medical, Nursing, Allied and Administrative staff who provide expert care in the management and treatment of all acute mental health disorders.

Why join Currumbin Clinic?

Opportunity to work in severe and complex mental health setting with specialist areas such as addiction, PTSD and personality vulnerabilities.

Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Flexible working options are available including casual and permanent part-time with a 7-day roster across the year (including weekends and public holidays)

In-house Professional Development and monthly group Clinical Supervision.

About the Role:

Facilitate various creative based group therapy interventions with both inpatients and day patients at the hospital.

Share expert knowledge on the provision of art therapy services within the diverse Allied Health team and hospital.

Work collaboratively with team members including Social Workers, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Nursing staff, and Treating Psychiatrists

Involvement in development of new services in line with the growth of Currumbin Clinic

Work within a large and diverse Allied Health team with a strong positive team culture

Essential Criteria and Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Art Therapy (or equivalent, e.g., Master of Therapeutic Arts Practice) from an ANZACATA-approved institution

Registration with ANZACATA as a Professional Member (consideration of Provisional Member accepted)

Minimum 2 years’ experience in mental health and working with trauma presentations

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to take initiative and work autonomously within a team.

Be adaptive, flexible, and self-motivated in your approach, sometimes needing to change group session plans on the day to support your team.

All employees are required to complete and maintain their mandatory education and competencies in accordance with Currumbin Clinic policies and procedures.

Minimum 1 day per week (Monday to Wednesday) plus occasional weekend

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience working with clients presenting with severe and persistent mental health issues and complex needs.

Experience working in a hospital setting where working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team is valued.

Experience in the provision of group therapy with adults preferred.

Experience in working with evidence based modalities such as CBT, ACT, and DBT

Experience in working with First Responders or Veterans preferred.

Experience in working with AODs preferred.

Experience and knowledge with trauma-informed care principals

Please note:

Due to the large number of applications, we receive, we will only be contacting applicants who will be progressing to interview and meet the mandatory qualifications and requirements as stipulated above.

Applications close on 15 November 2026

If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Jenna Laroque (Clinical Psychologist/Allied Health Manager) on *************@aurorahealth.com.au