Creative Arts Worker (512908)

  • South, TAS, Australia
  • Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
  • Health/Hospital
  • Media, the Arts and Printing
  • Professional
  • Project

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  • Permanent, part-time
  • Closing at: 23 Sep 2026 - 11:55pm AEST
  • Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 5
  • Department of Health
  • $102,027 to $106,985 per annum
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The Team

An opportunity exists within the Department of Health for a suitably qualified and experienced Creative Arts Worker to be part of a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality health and well-being services to young people aged 12-24. The Pulse Youth Health Service is part of the Department of Women's and Children's Services within Hospitals South and is a supportive and cohesive team that is motivated to deliver excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, workforce, and the Tasmanian community. 

The Role

As a Creative Arts Worker, you will use creative arts and music to engage and empower young people aged 12 to 24 years, supporting their health and wellbeing through innovative programs and projects. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will develop and facilitate arts-based activities, foster community engagement, build individual capacity, and collaborate with schools, community organisations and with other stakeholders to deliver inclusive and youth-centred services. You will play a key role in creating safe, welcoming and creative environments that encourage participation, capacity building and positive outcomes for young people. Ideally the position is well suited to someone who holds skills in both music and creative arts. People who have completed a course in Art Therapy and/or hold a Degree within Allied Health are encouraged to apply.
 
You will need 
  • Experience developing and facilitating creative music and arts-based projects, programs or activities for young people.
  • The ability to engage effectively with diverse and vulnerable young people using trauma informed practices.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders and community partners.
  • Knowledge of contemporary creative technologies and the ability to support and maintain creative resources and equipment.
  • A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 45 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$102,027 to $106,985 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging 

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

  • Professional development and accelerated pathways.
  • A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
  • Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

  • Current Working with Children Registration.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

  • Degree or diploma in Fine Art, Music, Performing Arts or equivalent industry experience.
  • Current Driver’s licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

Application Guide:  

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role 

*Only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role 

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Fiona Savory
Position: Nurse Manager - Youth Health Services
Phone number: 03 6166 1421
Email address: fiona.savory@ths.tas.gov.au 

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