Art / Music / Play Therapist jobs in Central Coast, NSW

Art / Music / Play Therapist work in Central Coast, NSW

Art / Music / Play Therapist roles in Central Coast, NSW sit within strong demand across all disciplines. NDIS sector is particularly active. Private practice openings are consistent. Proximity to Sydney makes recruitment somewhat easier than more remote regions. 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.

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) delivers public mental health services across the Gosford and Wyong areas, including inpatient units at Gosford Hospital and Wyong Hospital, community mental health teams, and specialist services. The Central Coast has a population of over 340,000 and is one of the most populous regional LHDs in NSW.

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 Central Coast, NSW

• Central Coast Local Health District
• Gosford Hospital
• Wyong Hospital
• headspace Gosford
• headspace Wyong
• Central Coast PHN
• Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN
• Mind Australia
• Aftercare