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Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.
Who we are:
As the only private hospital located in the region, Maitland Private Hospital prides itself on delivering positive patient experiences. We have a dedicated and experienced team of specialists, doctors and nurses who meet the needs of our diverse and changing community by providing exceptional patient-centred care, state-of-the-art medical technology, and a warm, welcoming environment for patients and their families.
Located only 30 minutes from Newcastle, Maitland Private maintains a community-focused feel, while being able to deliver high quality health services to the Maitland and Hunter Valley regions. The hospital encompasses 185 beds, 6 operating theatres, 10 bed ICU, with associated rehabilitation, medical and surgical Wards. Our services include two major medical centres, a dedicated mental health unit, an on-site cancer centre including radiation oncology, radiology practice and pathology laboratory.
Maitland Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group. We are a private healthcare provider of choice, driving innovation and clinical best practice to the services we provide.
Your new role as Art Therapist:
Maitland Private Hospital gives skilled clinicians a platform to make tangible difference to service user's quality of life and improve health outcomes. Our Mental Health facility has recently expanded to 68 voluntary inpatient beds We currently have a part-time/casual opportunity for a highly motivated and committed Art Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Mental Health Service, which also offers a co-located Outpatient Day Program.
About you (essential criteria):
Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
Post Graduate Qualifications in Art Therapy or equivalent
Experience in developing Art Therapy program
Highly developed assessment and treatment skills
Strong collaborative interpersonal skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Immunisation evidence and serology report in accordance with NSW Health.
Experience working in mental health setting
Willingness to work across inpatient and day patient settings
Closing date: 24 August 2025
Applications must address and meet essential criteria. Applications must include current CV and names of at least 2 professional referees.
Healthe Care is an equal opportunity employer. At Maitland Private Hospital, we're all about supporting real people to deliver extraordinary care. As part of the Maitland Private team, you can expect:
Attractive Remuneration Package
Collaboration with like-minded professionals across a multi-disciplinary team
Work-Life Balance – Flexible rostering & working conditions
Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities, including potential to undertake discounted post graduate study and paid study leave.
Super & Novated Lease Salary Packaging Options
*Due to the large volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.
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Your application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as an Art Therapist? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
As the only private hospital in the Hunter Valley Region, Maitland Private boasts:
- 185 Beds
- 6 modern Operating Theatres
- 10 Bed ICU
- Day Surgery Unit
- Maitland Integrated Cancer Services
- Mental Health Unit
- Rehabilitation Unit
The hospital employs more than 500 staff and hosts more than 300 credentialed Doctors in a range of specialties, all committed to the delivery of exceptional patient experiences and care. Key services include leading orthopaedic surgeons, comprehensive cancer services, mental health unit, hydrotherapy pool and day rehabilitation. With two co-located major medical centres, a radiology practice and pathology, our complex offers a health precinct second to none.
As the only private hospital in the Hunter Valley Region, Maitland Private boasts:
- 185 Beds
- 6 modern Operating Theatres
- 10 Bed ICU
- Day Surgery Unit
- Maitland Integrated Cancer Services
- Mental Health Unit
- Rehabilitation Unit
The hospital employs more than 500 staff and hosts more than 300 credentialed Doctors in a range of specialties, all committed to the delivery of exceptional patient experiences and care. Key services include leading orthopaedic surgeons, comprehensive cancer services, mental health unit, hydrotherapy pool and day rehabilitation. With two co-located major medical centres, a radiology practice and pathology, our complex offers a health precinct second to none.
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