Music Therapist - Grade 2, Wellbeing

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

Join our team as a Grade 2 Music Therapist in a part-time (0.6 EFT) ongoing position.

Music Therapy is establishing a new and exciting wellbeing service in partnership with the Wellbeing team in order to improve employee and consumer experience across Monash Health, with potential to work across all sites and programs.

The Grade 2 wellbeing music therapist will work closely with the Grade 3 wellbeing music therapist (responsible for service coordination), the Wellbeing team and POVA team to identify priority areas for service delivery, with the aim to utilise music therapy techniques to address wellbeing, improve morale and reduced burnout.

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:

• 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; and

In Return

• Avenues to further develop your leadership and project management skills;
• Professional development support and career advancement opportunities; and
• A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please contact Kathryn Potter, Adult Music Therapy Manager on 0400 498 059.

Position Description can be found here

Position Role Statment can be found 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.

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: 24/11/2024