Art / Music / Play Therapist jobs in Perth, WA
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Art / Music / Play Therapist roles in Perth, WA sit within consistent unmet demand across most disciplines. Psychiatry and clinical psychology shortages are acute. Retention packages and above-award salaries common in the public sector. 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.
Western Australia's mental health services are delivered through the WA Country Health Service and the four metropolitan HHSs — North Metropolitan, South Metropolitan, East Metropolitan, and Child and Adolescent Health Service. All operate community mental health services and inpatient facilities, and are consistently recruiting across clinical disciplines.
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 Perth, WA
- North Metropolitan Health Service
- South Metropolitan Health Service
- East Metropolitan Health Service
- Child and Adolescent Health Service
- headspace
- Ruah Community Services
- Helping Minds
- Richmond Wellbeing