Creative Arts Therapist

• Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Based in Wodonga
• Part-time Temporary Contract – 2 positions at 0.5EFT until

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Creative Arts Therapist at Gateway Health, you will support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people under 18, along with their families and carers, through the use of creative modalities such as music, drama and art. You will deliver a mix of individual and group therapy sessions, both open and closed, tailored to meet each child's unique therapeutic goals.

This is a new role in our organisation, which means that you will have the opportunity to shape this new service and truly make this role yours.

Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you'll contribute to the shared goal of improving outcomes for rural children, including those with ADHD, Autism and learning differences, across the Albury/Wodonga region.

ABOUT YOU

You are a passionate and experienced Creative Arts Therapist dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• A Master's degree in Art Therapy and/or Music Therapy, with current registration through ANZACATA or AMTA.
• At least four years of experience delivering creative therapies to children and young people under 18, ideally within a trauma-informed, child-led framework.
• A deep understanding of inclusive practice and a commitment to supporting children from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQIASB+ communities, and those living with disability.

If you're ready to combine creativity with evidence-based practice to support the wellbeing of children in rural communities, we'd love to hear from you.

REMUNERATION

Allied Health Professionals Victoria Community Health Centres Multi Employer Enterprise Agreement

Classification – APH1 Grade 2

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment.
• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided.
• Free car parking
• Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Carlene Lamanna on

Don't meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2025

As part of our recruitment process, we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Please Note - should you be successful; you are required to undergo a:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check
• Evidence of Influenza Vaccination
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide a copy of your birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.