Creative Arts Therapist

Location: Northcote, VIC
Employment Type: Ongoing / Part-time 3-4 days a week
Salary: $88,000 per annum full time equivalent, plus super and NFP salary packaging

As a Creative Arts Therapist, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing Creative Arts therapy programs for participants with disabilities, harnessing the transformative power of art to enhance emotional well-being and foster personal growth. Bring your passion for the arts and therapeutic expertise to create a nurturing and inclusive environment, where each participant can explore self-expression and cultivate their unique abilities.

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

• Masters in Art Therapy
• Professional registration with ANZACATA
• Excellent understanding of art therapy skills and best practices
• Understanding, interest and commitment to the rights of people with disabilities and those from culturally diverse and indigenous backgrounds
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication, organisational and time management skills

Desired skills:

1. Intermediate Auslan skills
2. Excellent knowledge of deafblindness and other complex disabilities

For further information regarding the role and its requirements, please refer to the position description attached: Creative Arts Therapist 2024.pdf

At Able Australia we offer:

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits (pay less tax and take home more earnings!) in addition to above award conditions.
• Flexible starting times and working from home options
• Collaborative and positive team environments where your ideas matter
• Able Rewards program offering discounts to a variety of retailers
• Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop your career and progress.

ABOUT ABLE AUSTRALIA

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services across Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT and Queensland. For over 50 years we have proudly supported people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness to achieve their goals.

Committed to Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice and we strive to ensure our clients live better days, every day.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form. Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 24th of March. We appreciate the time you have taken to prepare and submit your application and we are committed to responding to every applicant.

For any questions or more information please contact Yvette Hyde on 0448 878 714 Yvette.Hyde@ableaustralia.org.au.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position.As part of the Able Australia’s recruitment and selection process, applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks as required, applicants will be subject to, but not limited to, the following checks NDIS Worker Screening Check, Right to Work in Australia, International Police Check (if applicable), and a current professional registration.