Art / Music / Play Therapist jobs in Geelong, VIC
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Art / Music / Play Therapist roles in Geelong, VIC sit within consistent demand with particular strength in community mental health and NDIS support roles. Deakin University's presence supports a reasonable local graduate supply, but demand still outpaces it. art / music / play therapist positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.
Creative arts therapies use non-verbal and expressive modalities to facilitate healing and growth. Art therapists work with visual media; music therapists use sound and rhythm; play therapists work primarily with children. Each modality has its own professional body and training pathway, but all share a foundation in psychological theory and therapeutic practice.
Barwon Health is the major public health provider for the Geelong and Surf Coast region, operating community mental health services, the Swanston Centre adult inpatient unit, and a range of specialist services. Deakin University's health and psychology faculties are based in Geelong, contributing to a strong local training and research culture.
Typical salary
$65k – $90k AUD
NDIS and community roles are the most common employment pathway. Private practice is growing but less established than in counselling or psychology.
Registration
No statutory registration. ANZATA, AMTA, or ATPA professional membership expected. RTO qualifications or university degrees in the relevant modality.
Qualifications typically required
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, or Play Therapy
- Professional association membership (ANZATA, AMTA, or ATPA)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check for community roles
- Working with Children Check for roles involving minors
Key employers in Geelong, VIC
- Barwon Health
- Mind Australia
- Neami National
- Barwon Child Youth and Family
- headspace Geelong
- St John of God Geelong
- Better Place Australia