Job Description:

Part-time (3 days per fortnight)
Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Friendly & supportive team

About the Role

The Senior Music Therapist is responsible for the delivery of high quality music therapy services to patients receiving treatment within St Vincent’s Mental Health, Adult and Aged services and the Department of Addiction Medicine. St Vincent’s Mental Health utilises the ‘Strength’s’ model of case management, the position will actively contribute to the implementation of the Strengths model across the wider mental health service.

Provide high quality music therapy to individuals and groups
Provide high quality music therapy education and program development
Effective and efficient management of clinical workload to meet organisational and program requirements
Ability to work as a multidisciplinary team member
Actively participates in supporting and working within the Strengths Model of Recovery Orientated Practice
Participate in the provision of community development/education sessions for clinical staff and external stakeholders within area of expertise
Demonstrate a flexible approach to the resolution of complex situations that may involve negotiation with multiple service providers

Classifications for this position will range from Music Therapist Grade 4 CE50 - YD88 ($107260 - $122,548 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

Current registration as a Music Therapist with Australian Music Therapy Association Inc
Substantial post graduate experience in a hospital or health care setting
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Knowledge of music technology applicable to therapeutic practices
At least seven years of experience working in music therapy
Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations

Closing Date:

3 June 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan