Head of Music, Art and Child Life Therapies
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role
The Head of Music, Art and Child Life Therapies is a senior Allied Health leadership role at Monash Health. The position leads Music Therapy, Art Therapy and Child Life Therapy services, ensuring they are flexible, responsive, safe, high-quality and aligned with Monash Health’s priorities.
The role provides professional leadership and governance across these services in acute, sub-acute, community and mental health settings, for patients of all ages. It supports high professional standards, staff credentialing, best practice and the development of evidence-based and innovative models of care.
The role also manages Music, Art and Child Life Therapists within the Monash Children’s Program, working closely with the Allied Health Manager to ensure the workforce is effective and responsive.
As a member of the Allied Health Leadership Committee, the role also contributes to organisation-wide leadership, teamwork across professions, research and innovation, and building a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
This opportunity is part time (0.7 eft) ongoing. Primarily based at Monash Children’s Hospital in Clayton, a requirement is to travel and work at other Monash Health sites to meet organisational needs.
About You
You are an experienced Allied Health leader with a strong understanding of professional governance, service delivery and contemporary workforce practices.
You bring a collaborative and strategic approach to leadership and are confident providing expert advice to senior stakeholders. You are passionate about improving patient and family outcomes and have the ability to translate evidence, research and innovation into high-quality clinical practice.
You’re a strong communicator who builds effective relationships across disciplines, teams and service areas. You will thrive in an environment where you can influence practice, lead change and contribute to the ongoing development of Allied Health services across a large health network.
What you bring
- Demonstrated leadership experience within Allied Health, with expertise relevant to Music Therapy, Art Therapy and/or Child Life Therapy.
- Strong understanding of professional governance, clinical standards, scope of practice and credentialing.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and operational leadership within a complex healthcare environment.
- Experience developing and implementing evidence-based and innovative models of care.
- A strong commitment to research, innovation, continuous improvement and translating evidence into practice.
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience contributing to workforce planning, service development and contemporary workforce models.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- A commitment to safe, effective and person-centred care for patients, families and carers.
What you need
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Relevant qualifications and professional registration/membership applicable to your discipline and scope of practice.
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience in an Allied Health or relevant health service environment.
- A strong understanding of professional governance and contemporary clinical practice.
- The ability to provide high-level expert advice to senior clinical and organisational leaders.
- Demonstrated experience leading service improvement, innovation and change.
- The ability to work collaboratively across multiple services and professional groups.
- Strong skills in workforce management, service planning and resource management.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice, education, research and professional development.
- The ability to represent Music, Art and Child Life Therapy at senior management and organisational forums.
About the Department/ Program
Music, Art and Child Life Therapies are an integral part of Monash Children's and Allied Health at Monash Health. Our dedicated team delivers innovative, evidence-based and family-centred care that supports the emotional wellbeing, development and healthcare experiences of children, young people and their families. Through a strong culture of collaboration, research, education and clinical excellence, we provide specialised therapeutic services while leading professional practice, workforce development and service innovation across Monash Health's diverse healthcare network.
What We Offer
- A collaborative and supportive leadership environment
- Opportunities to lead system-wide innovation and service development
- Access to professional development and research opportunities
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Amy Faulkner on 0403 649 389.
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
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.
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.
Applications close: 31 August 2026