Art Therapist Level 1 / 2

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Art Therapist to join a multidisciplinary mental health team at Cumberland Hospital. The role focuses on delivering engaging art therapy interventions to inpatient consumers and supporting recovery through creative expression and person-centred care.

You will assess individual needs, develop therapeutic plans, and collaborate across teams to enhance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Recognised Degree in Art Therapy and eligibility for professional membership of the Australia and New Zealand Art Therapy Association.
• Experience in developing and delivering art therapy interventions for mental health consumers preferred.
• Hold a Current Australian Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored art therapy interventions through individual and group programs.
• Assess needs and develop therapeutic plans aligned with consumer goals and best-practice principles.
• Empower consumers through creative expression to support self-esteem and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic, person-centred care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in clinical supervision and service improvement.

Skills

Art therapy

Education

Recognised Degree in Art Therapy

Job description

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team transforming patient care

Grow your career through professional development and innovation

Create. Connect. Inspire recovery. Deliver evidence-based art therapy that empowers people to express, heal and thrive through creative practice.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Art Therapist Level 1 / 2

Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour

Hours Per Week: 16

Location: Cumberland

Where you'll be working

Join Cumberland Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), NSW’s largest and Australia’s oldest mental health facility. Located in North Parramatta, Cumberland Hospital provides comprehensive mental health services to local and broader communities, from primary to tertiary care.

Be part of a progressive healthcare environment where innovation, collaboration and compassionate care shape better outcomes for people experiencing mental health challenges.

Work within a well-established mental health service with a strong commitment to person-centred care.

Contribute to the future of mental health care as part of the major new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead.

Join a multidisciplinary team that values creativity, collaboration and professional excellence.

Access opportunities for ongoing learning, clinical supervision and professional development.

Be part of a workplace guided by WSLHD CORE Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

What you'll be doing

Bring your expertise in art therapy to create engaging, therapeutic experiences that support consumers of mental health inpatient services. Using a range of creative mediums, you will help individuals explore emotions, build self-awareness and develop meaningful pathways towards recovery and improved wellbeing.

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Deliver tailored art therapy interventions through individual and group programs, using a range of creative mediums to encourage self-expression, reflection and emotional wellbeing.
• Assess individual needs and develop therapeutic plans that align with consumer goals, clinical presentations and best-practice principles of art therapy.
• Empower consumers through creative expression, supporting improved self-esteem, emotional regulation, social skills and coping strategies.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic, person-centred care and contribute to positive consumer outcomes throughout their inpatient journey.
• Drive quality and professional excellence through clinical supervision, evidence-based practice, ongoing professional development, accurate clinical documentation and service improvement initiatives.

Make a difference through creativity and care

At Western Sydney Local Health District, your skills and ideas can help shape the future of healthcare. Join a team where your contribution matters, your professional growth is supported and your work makes a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Qualification: Recognised Degree in ArtTherapy, with eligibility for professional membership of the Australia and New Zealand Art Therapy Association.

Selection Criteria

• Degree in Art therapy from a recognised institution
• Demonstrated experience in developing, coordinating and evaluating art therapy interventions with mental health consumers in a group and individually.
• Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and their impact on patients both in acute and long stay mental health units.
• Ability to work from a recovery based approach within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, verbal, written and computer literacy.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education.
• Hold a Current Australian Driver’s Licence with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.

Requisition ID: REQ700606

Applications Close: 11th November 2026

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For inquiries about the role, contactAnastasiya Goura on 0448 476 *** or ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Secure up to $12,000 for your health studies! NSW Health offers Tertiary Health Study Subsidies for 2024-2026. Open to new and graduating students entering NSW Health.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.