Music Therapist - Grade 1

Northern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Grade 1 Music Therapist to join our Speech Pathology, Orthoptics, Audiology & Music Therapy team. This fixed-term, part-time role supports a range of settings including palliative care, paediatric and oncology, under supervision from a Grade 3 therapist.

The successful graduate or early-career clinician will deliver individual and group music therapy interventions with patients and families, contribute to multidisciplinary care, and develop clinical skills within

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Music Therapy from an accredited program; eligibility for AMTA registration.
• Recent completion of a Music Therapy qualification or suitable early-career clinician.
• Clinical placement delivering music therapy in healthcare, community or education settings.
• Knowledge of evidence-based music therapy practice and person-centred care principles.
• Interest in paediatric, oncology and palliative care settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to establish therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities with support.
• Commitment to reflective practice, clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver music therapy services across Palliative Care, Paediatric and Oncology settings.
• Work with patients and families and multidisciplinary teams to support wellbeing.
• Provide individual and group-based music therapy interventions.
• Receive comprehensive supervision and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Reflective practice & supervision

Evidence-based practice

Education

Tertiary qualification in Music Therapy (AMTA eligibility)

Job description

Reference Number:54429:Music Therapist - Grade 1Employment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT)Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from a motivated and enthusiastic new graduate or early-career Music Therapist to join the Speech Pathology, Orthoptics, Audiology and Music Therapy team as a Grade 1 Music Therapist.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join Northern Health's growing Music Therapy service in a dedicated new graduate and early-career clinician role.

Working under the clinical guidance and support of an experienced Grade 3 Music Therapist, this position provides a supportive environment to develop clinical skills while delivering high-quality, evidence-based music therapy services across Palliative Care, Paediatric and Oncology settings.

The successful applicant will work closely with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to support emotional, psychological, developmental, spiritual and psychosocial wellbeing through individual and group-based music therapy interventions. Comprehensive supervision, professional support and opportunities for ongoing learning will be provided.

This role is ideally suited to a recent graduate or early-career Music Therapist seeking to establish and develop their practice within a large public health service while gaining exposure to a diverse range of patient populations and clinical presentations.

This is a fixed term part time role until 06 Jan 2029 working 26 hours per fortnight.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Music Therapy from an accredited training program and eligibility for current registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
• Recent completion of a Music Therapy qualification or demonstrated suitability as an early-career clinician.
• Clinical placement experience delivering music therapy services in healthcare, community or educational settings.
• Knowledge of evidence-based music therapy practice and person-centred care principles.
• An interest in working with patients and families across paediatric, oncology and palliative care settings.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish effective therapeutic relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with appropriate support.
• A commitment to reflective practice, clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.

Shortlisting will commence immediately. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, advertising may close early. We encourage you to apply promptly.

Jessica Andrianakis, Workforce Lead Speech Pathology, Orthoptics, Audiology & Music Therapy on 0467 389 *** or via ***************@nh.org.au

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.