Art Therapist (Gr3) - Adult IPU

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Part-time (0.4EFT/32 hours) 
• Art Therapist Grade 3
• Located at The Alfred’s IPU
• Weekend work may be required
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

​​​​​​​The Department

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a mental illness residing in the Inner Southeastern area of Melbourne.

The Adult In-Patient team is comprised of dedicated and compassionate nursing, allied health, lived experience and medical staff. We celebrate diversity within our workforce with a genuine interest in each other’s wellbeing. Our team is committed to delivering a timely and effective range of treatments and interventions for the treatment of acute, severe mental health issues. We aim for treatment and intervention to be personal, safe, connected and effective. Our treating team will work together to provide the best practice treatment for mental and physical health, to assist recovery.  We value higher learning and support our team with frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision.

The role

In this role, you will be expected to provide a client centred art therapy program that enhances the wellbeing and recovery of patients admitted to the acute in-patient units. Participation in the establishment of the therapeutic group program is a key role.

The Acute Service is one component of a comprehensive adult psychiatric service at The Alfred. AMAH has a multidisciplinary approach to care of individuals diagnosed with, or at risk of developing a serious mental illness. Music and Art therapists in AMAH are well supported professionally with access to professional development, supervision and performance management structures.

Shifts will be allocated on a roster system, and as such you may be required to work weekends.

Skills and Experience

You will have good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

• Relevant qualifications in Art Therapy, and eligible for registration with registering body.
• Experience in development and implementation of group programs.
• Demonstrated skills in principles and practice of Art Therapy for people with serious mental illness, undertaking assessment, development and implementation of individual treatment and management plans in consultation with the multidisciplinary team.
• Australian working rights and current Influenza vaccination

Staff Benefits

A new carpark waiting list has been implemented at The Alfred.

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Great supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Close to public transport and cafes

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Fran Ngu (Allied Health Manager) on email: [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 8th May 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.