- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Acute Allied Health
- Salary $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. (Pro Rata) | AHP2
- 12 Hours per week - Long term contract until February 2030
Art Therapist – Part Time Contract | Flinders Medical Centre
Part-time Art Therapist contract through to 2030, delivering creative therapeutic care at Flinders Medical Centre within SALHN.
About the role
The SALHN Arts in Health Unit exists to bring arts and culture to everyday healthcare.
- Supports increased access to arts engagement by facilitating individual, group and integrated models of care appropriate to service priorities and consumer needs.
- Planning, developing and providing Art Therapy programmes to meet the needs of clients and their families across all areas of SALHN, as required by current strategic directions and/or as required, and including clients referred through the Electronic Management System. Ensuring a safe therapeutic alliance with all clients.
- Ensuring self-reflective practices are maintained including regular clinical supervision.
- Assessing resources required for Art Therapy and contribute to wise budget management.
- Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to identify and support opportunities for the integration of arts and cultural approaches into patient care.
About you:
- Appropriate higher education qualification in Art Therapy and eligibility for Qualified Registration with the Australian,
New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapy Association (ANZACATA).
- Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Art Therapy programs.
- Significant experience working with people of varying ages.
- Understanding of the stress factors associated with working within a hospital or special needs environment.
- Proven organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines, delegate appropriately and demonstrate initiative.
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
Want To Know More? Contact: Trish Hansen
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 18th of October 2026
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- We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Clickto find out more about salary packaging.
- 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.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 951238
Applications close: 18/10/2026 11:55 PM Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and adaptable ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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