Music Therapist - Grade 2 - Community

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About the Role

This is a Grade 2 Music Therapist Role in the SECASA Children, Young People and Families Team provides assessment and intervention for children, young people and their families who have experienced sexual assault /family violence and or who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour.

The Grade 2 Music Therapist within our Children, Young People and Families team will work as part of a committed, supportive, and vibrant team. The role will be supported to demonstrate and further develop high-quality clinical practice within our highly regarded service.

About Us

The Southern Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SECASA), is a program of Monash Health and has the responsibility in the Southern Region of the Department of Families. Fairness & Housing (DFFH) for:

• The provision and development of effective services to victim/survivors and associated people affected by sexual assault and family violence
• The provision of assessment and treatment for children and young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour.
• The provision of public education and professional training on sexual assault and anti-violence issues
• Social planning and processes related to reducing societal violence.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will have a strong commitment to, and understanding of, the personal and political issues surrounding sexual assault, family violence and harmful sexual behaviours in children and young people. You will have professional experience working with young people and responding to complex trauma related to sexual assault and/or family violence. As a Music Therapist you will utilise creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship to improve and inform the physical, mental and emotional well-being of patients and their families. You will have demonstrable experience in working collaboratively with key agencies, within the scope of relevant legislation and professional guidelines. You will be an excellent communicator, able to work independently and contribute to a resilient team.

In Return

You will receive excellent support from within SECASA including regular clinical supervision, opportunities to observe, consultations with clinical experts, participation in sector wide harmful sexual behaviour workforce training and above award opportunities to attend professional development.

• You will be part of a highly committed compassionate team
• Be part of a service that values you and all you bring to the counsellor/advocate role.
• A strong focus on self-care & well being
• Work in a team with a diverse range of experience for you to draw on
• Receive trauma informed evidence based training providing you with the skills to be a competent music therapist in this specialist field
• Be part of an expanding service with multiple projects focusing on improving service delivery and the client experience
• Provided with a range of internal opportunities within the SECASA service to evidence our commitment to your development.
• Work with a team where the Sexual Assault Sector values are evident in daily practice including being passionate about eliminating sexual assault and family violence through social change. 
• Flexible work hours
• A monthly ADO
• 5 weeks annual leave

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Jacqueline Costello, Manager SECASA – Children, Young people & Families team on 0417 847 349.

Position Description can be found here.

Role Statement 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.

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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: 2 July 2025