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Job Summary
Grade 2 Art Therapist Role
- 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: $18996 - $21836 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
- CurrentProfessional 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 Childrens Check
- Police Check
- Covid 19 & Influenza Vaccinations
Desired
- Experience in healthcare settings
- Passionate and energised around opportunity to supportpeople 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 professional 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 $11660 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
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Applications Close 11:59pm:Monday 7 September 2026
This position is responsible for the coordination delivery evaluation and reporting of an art therapy program for patients and their family members who are affected by cancer. This position sits alongside the Music Therapy program at Peter Mac and within Allied Health
Grade 2 (AT57-AT60)
| Internal | Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre clinical staff Allied Health disciplines Prevention & Wellbeing team Palliative Care Unit Curator Peter Mac Art Collectio |
| External | Staff in government and non-government agencies community based care and support service providers Hospitals other health services including regionally based health care providers General Practitioners Centre for Adolescent Health and the Cancer Council of Victoria. |
| Essential Requirements | Completion of Masters of Art Therapy or equivalent from an accredited University Current registration as an Art Therapist with Australian New Zealand & Asian Creative Arts Therapy Association (ANZACATA). Ability to work independently and collaboratively. 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 |
| Desirable Requirements | Experience and interest in the care of adults children & adolescents and young adults with a cancer diagnosis Quality Improvement Project experience and / or Research experience and publication in peer-reviewed journal |
| of high quality art therapy to patients their families and groups. |
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| high quality art therapy education and program development. |
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| and efficient management of clinical and non-clinical workload to meet organisational and funder requirements. |
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| 4. Ability to work as an interdisciplinary team member. | Establishes and maintains collaborative practices with multidisciplinary team members Liaison with and education to multidisciplinary team members and service providers with regards to art therapy service provision Consults with and makes appropriate referrals to other team members Positively contributes to the maintenance of an environment that promotes Peter Mac and Peter Macs mission statement Implements timely strategies for conflict resolution. |
| to the ethical standards in clinical practice and research as expected of this organisation and the The Australian New Zealand & Asian Creative Arts Therapy Association | Adopts an approach in accordance with the Ethics of The Australian New Zealand & Asian Creative Arts Therapy Association. Ensures the highest moral standards are achieved. |
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 offer 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.
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