• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
• Salary: $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2
• Temporary Part-Time – working 30 hours per week, up to 30 June 2030

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a compassionate and skilled Art Therapist to join our dedicated team within the Palliative Care unit. This position provides you with an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing life-limiting illnesses.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As an Art Therapist, you will play a vital role in supporting patients and their families through the transformative power of art. Your ability to create a safe and nurturing environment will enable individuals to express their emotions, explore their life narratives and find solace in the creative process.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, you will contribute to the holistic care of patients, offering unique therapeutic interventions tailored to their individual needs. Your role will involve facilitating group and individual art therapy sessions, developing therapeutic plans and collaborating with the clinical team to enhance the overall well-being of patients and their loved ones.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification in art education or therapy. Eligible for membership of the Australian and New Zealand Art Therapy Association (ANZATA) once Masters level qualification attained.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Art Therapist looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to connect with diverse individuals, fostering trust and creating a supportive therapeutic alliance.

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of those facing life's most challenging moments.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 904198

Enquiries:

Beck Obst

Advanced Nurse Unit Manager

Phone: (08) 8161 4115

E-mail: rebecca.obst2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

20 June 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 904198 - Art Therapist - Palliative Care - AHP2 - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.