Senior Music Therapist - Grade 3 - Kingston Centre
Cheltenham, VIC, AU, 3192
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About the Role:
Join our team as a Grade 3 Music Therapist in a part-time (0.2 – 0.4 EFT), fixed-term role at The Kingston Centre in Cheltenham, available until 30/01/2026.
The Adult Music Therapy team has an exciting opportunity to join the team at Kingston Centre in a temporary part time capacity (parental leave). The senior music therapist will have expertise working across various areas of adult inpatient care, including inpatient neurological rehabilitation, and geriatric evaluation and management (GEM). Supervision, clinical education and quality improvement activities form part of this role.
About Us:
Music Therapy at Monash Health provides clinical music therapy services to adult and paediatric inpatients, mental health and community services; operating across Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Casey Hospital and the Kingston Centre. We form part of a dynamic allied health team and are committed to patient-centred, evidence-based care and supporting staff to continue their career development and lifelong learning.
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
What you need:
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Music Therapy from an approved training course;
- Eligibility for current membership and registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA);
- Current ARIA Music Therapist Copyright and Reproduction licence;
- Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and clinical education;
- Experience working in a public hospital/healthcare setting; and
In Return
- Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base;
- Avenues to further develop your leadership & project management skills;
- Mentorship & career guidance;
- Support to attend relevant forums & conferences; and
- A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies.
- Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- Free vaccinations
- Private health insurance at discounted rates
- Health imaging services
- + more
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Kat on 0400 498 059.
Position Description can be found here and here.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
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How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.
Applications close: 21 April 2025