Careers

• Casual, community-based role in the Newcastle (Cardiff/Hamilton) area
• Exciting opportunity to join our growing multidisciplinary care team providing community aged care and rehabilitation
• Seeking artists with a professional practice in music, visual arts, drama/performance or dance.

About HammondCare

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve the quality of life for people in need. We specialise in aged and dementia care, palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence-based best practices in its services, and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care.

Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances.

About the role

Based in the Cardiff and Hamilton areas initially, the Artist Practitioner works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to deliver high-quality arts engagement services to clients on a casual basis. As a multi-disciplinary Restorative Care team member, the Artist Practitioner will deliver a range of Arts Engagement workshops, including group and individual programs and other initiatives delegated by the Lead Artist Practitioner. These services may be provided across the community, hospitals and residential settings in both groups and 1:1 sessions.

We are seeking artists with a professional practice in music, visual arts, drama/performance or dance.

The essence of the role

Participate as an active member of the HammondCare team in the application of the organisation’s Mission and values to the pursuit of its objectives in a client-centred, continuous quality improvement work environment.

• Provide specialist Arts on Prescription services to clients and appropriate support and advice to their carers across community, hospital and residential settings.
• Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing art engagement in a therapeutic environment, including setting goals and providing art modalities to address specific goals related to meaningful creative participation and engagement.
• Work closely with the Arts on Prescription Team to support service development including initiatives in programs, resource development and specialist arts-based training/mentoring.
• Responsible for client monitoring and reporting, in consultation with Team Leaders and Managers.

Essential

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
• A tertiary qualification in the arts and/or demonstrated experience and skill as a practising artist.
• Demonstrated experience in providing participatory arts programs in rehabilitation/aged care/community/residential/hospital settings.
• Demonstrated ability in the development of participatory arts models, programs, and resources. 
• An understanding of the health and wellness needs of the target population, and how to tailor creative engagement services to meet these needs.
• Demonstrated strong organisation and time management skills.
• Empathy and patience.
• A current driver’s license, safe driving record and access to a car.
• Willingness to travel between HammondCare’s sites and services.
• An understanding of Work Health Safety policies and procedures.

So, what’s in it for you?  

• HammondCare provides its staff with supervision & support, career development opportunities and education along with a rewards and recognition program
• The Restorative Care team provides excellent work/life balance with flexibility to suit your needs
• EAP support & access to wellness services
• Fabulous benefits program which includes a fitness passport and staff discounts

Ready to make a change? Apply Now!

Please include an example of your previous artistic work in your application. This could be 3 – 5 images attached to your resume/cover letter, a link to 2-5 minutes of video on Google Drive, Vimeo or YouTube, or a Soundcloud link.

For any specific queries please contact: Nadia Visser at restorativecare_enquiries@hammond.com.au


HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.