Music Therapist

Peninsula Health; Frankston; Presencial; AUD 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Low-cost onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Exclusive discounts at retailers & din

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Education and training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Resumo da oferta

Peninsula Health is seeking a Grade 3 Music Therapist to join the Palliative Care Unit in Frankston. The role delivers individual and group music therapy programs to support patients with advanced life-limiting illness, within a multidisciplinary team.

The position is fixed term and part-time (16 hours per fortnight) until November 2027, with salary packaging options and on-site parking. Experience in palliative care and program design is highly valued.

Qualificações

• Current registration as a Music Therapist with Australian Music Therapy Association
• Experience delivering individual and group music therapy programs in a palliative care setting
• Experience in music therapy program design, implementation and evaluation
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Completed or demonstrated commitment to gaining relevant additional qualifications (desirable)
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Responsabilidades

• Deliver a high-quality, evidence-based music therapy program that supports patients and families
• Reduce pain and anxiety, enhance mood, and improve quality of life through music therapy
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred care
• Contribute to quality improvement, education and evidence-based practice within the service

Conhecimentos

Music Therapy

Palliative Care

Program Design

Communication

Professional Registration

Onsite Parking

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Fixed Term Part Time, 16 hours per fortnight until November 2027
• Located at Golf Links Road, Frankston
• Classification: Music Therapist Grade 3, Year 1 - Year 4 (LD8 - LD11)* plus super

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

Join the Peninsula Health Palliative Care Unit, a modern purpose-built 12-bed facility in Frankston, dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support to people with advanced progressive life-threatening illness. As a Grade 3 Music Therapist, you will deliver a high-quality, evidence-based music therapy program that supports patients through music and therapeutic relationships to reduce pain and anxiety, enhance mood, and improve quality of life. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide person-centred care that addresses the physical, psychosocial, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones, while contributing to quality improvement, education and evidence-based practice within the service.

Skills & Experience Required

• Current registration as a Music Therapist with Australian Music Therapy Association


• Demonstrated experience and ability to deliver individual and group music therapy programs in a palliative care setting


• Demonstrated experience in music therapy program design, implementation and evaluation


• High level of verbal and written communication skills appropriate for the purpose and intended audience


• Completed or demonstrated commitment to gaining relevant additional qualifications in related fields (desirable)


• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking


• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing


• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots


• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport


• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program


• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners


• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For role specific information, please contact Monique Brown, *************@phcn.vic.gov.au.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Talent Acquisition Team at ***************@phcn.vic.gov.au or 03 9784 2*** (option 1).

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

Additional Information

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.