Woodwork Studio Assistant

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Leisure and Creative Therapies Department

The Leisure and Creative Therapies Department is based at the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre (RTRC) and supports rehabilitation clients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The service is focused on helping people rediscover meaning and purpose, connect with their community, and improve therapeutic outcomes through person-centred, innovative and inclusive programs. The Woodwork Studio Assistant role forms part of the Talbot Maker Space, a creative and social environment supporting artists and craftspeople with disability.

About the role 

Are you passionate about creativity, inclusion and making a real difference in people’s lives? Austin Health is seeking a Woodwork Studio Assistant to join our innovative Talbot Maker Space at the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre. This unique role offers the opportunity to support artists and craftspeople with disability to explore woodworking and creative practice in a welcoming, inclusive studio environment that fosters connection, confidence and purpose.

As a Woodwork Studio Assistant, you will support participants with disability to design and create woodworking and craft projects within the Talbot Maker Space. Working closely with the Program Coordinator, you will assist with delivering a range of programs including beginner workshops, supported studio sessions, and participant-driven creative projects.

This is a casual position and is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on creative work and making a meaningful contribution to inclusive community programs.

A regular day will see you:   

• Supporting participants in woodworking and creative activities in one-on-one and group settings
• Helping to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive studio environment
• Collaborating with the Program Coordinator on participant needs, goals and program delivery

About you 

You will be someone who brings warmth, creativity and a person-centred approach to your work. You enjoy supporting others to explore their abilities, value inclusive practice, and are comfortable working in a collaborative and community-focused environment.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Basic woodworking skills (minimum 3 years’ experience)
• Experience or interest in working in a creative or studio-based environment
• A flexible, creative mindset with a willingness to explore new or alternative processes safely
• An interest in person-centred practice, collaboration and supporting self-determination
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusive, respectful practice

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Sal Dema, Manager Leisure Services at Salvatore.Dema@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Sunday 19 April 2026