Art Therapist Grade 2

- Fixed Term, 8-week opportunity (16 hrs per fortnight)
- Develop versatile skills working on a supportive interdisciplinary team
- Receive regular supervision & seminars to uplift your learning and your career
- Classification: AT57 - AT60 (Depending on years of experience)
- Salary: $18,996 - $21,836 per annum + Super

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

What You Will Be Doing

There is an opportunity in the Social Work, Music Therapy, & Art Therapy team at Peter Mac to welcome a Grade 2 Art Therapist on a fixed term (12 weeks) basis. As a Grade 2 Art Therapist, you will be supported to develop your career in public health and work primarily in the ambulatory setting providing Art Therapy in a group format. You will receive regular supervision and additionally be supported to participate in seminars specifically designed to enhance your professional development as you learn and grow in your knowledge of the specific clinical skills needed in oncology-focused Art Threapy.

Grade 2 Art Therapists work collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary teams to provide excellent, world-class cancer care through oncology- specific Art Therapy clinical interventions and group work. Grade 2 Art Therapists are supported by dedicated Grade 3 Senior clinicians.

What You Will Need

Required

- Completion of Master of Art Therapy or equivalent from an accredited University
- Current Professional membership as an Art Therapist with Australian, New Zealand & Asian Creative Arts Therapy Association (ANZACATA).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Experience facilitating Art Therapy groups.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.




- Experience in the delivery of individual and group art therapy programs, including family-centred practice.
- Well-developed reporting and report writing skills
- Knowledge of art therapy theory and its application to therapeutic practices
- Ability to supervise Art Therapy students

- Working with Children's Check

- Police Check
- Covid 19 & Influenza Vaccinations

Desired

- Experience in healthcare settings
- Passionate and energised around opportunity to support people affected by cancer
- Experience and interest in the care of adults, children & adolescents and young adults with a cancer diagnosis

Benefits Successful applicants will be provided:

- Structured orientation program

- Regular clinical supervision
- Opportunities to be involved in research and quality improvement projects
- Protected education, training, and career development time and opportunities to ensure proficiency in core competencies
- Targeted career planning and progression consultations
- Graded caseloads
- A fixed term contract
- Generous salary packaging and super contributions
- A supportive Health & Wellbeing Program

Our benefits We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading,
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates,



values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Lauren Schairer, Manager of Social Work, Music Therapy, & Art Therapy

Contact Number: 8559 5267

Email: [email protected]

Applications Close 11:59pm: Monday 7 September 2026

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

- Peter Mac offers a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

📌 Art Therapist Grade 2 (Parkville)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Parkville