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SalaryReference Number 50971
Position Title Music Therapist G2
Employment Status Fixed Term Part Time
Location Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre
Hours per Week 7.00
Position Summary
Music Therapy - Locum (Temporary) Part Time (7 hour/ week) 1 May 2024 to 1 May 2025.
- Make an impact working with a diverse range of patients
- Engage with a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals
- Gain experience in a leading rehabilitation setting
- Located in Kew near Yarra Bend Park
Music Therapy is a component of the Leisure and Creative Therapies Service that comprises Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Horticultural Therapy and Leisure Therapy. This innovative and unique service is based at Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Center which excels in supporting patients and staff to achieve enhanced health and wellbeing.
The service provides a quality program that is person focused, goal oriented and guided by defined practice standards and ongoing review and evaluation.
About the Role:
As a Music Therapist you will work collaboratively with a supportive team of professionals, who are passionate about providing best practice care for patients.
You will enjoy a friendly and supportive team who genuinely enjoy their work and the contributions they make.
In this position you will:
- Provide individual sessions and group programs to rehabilitation patients supporting their physical, cognitive, communication and emotional recovery.
- Work as part of a Multidisciplinary team.
- Develop person centred approaches with colleagues to support patients with their goals.
- Work with a range of patient groups including people recovering from spinal cord injury, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), stroke, amputation, or orthopaedic injuries/surgery and other illnesses or conditions requiring reconditioning.
You will be a person who is professional, confident and innovative, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset
You’ll further have:
- Masters, Bachelor or Post Grad Dip qualification in Music Therapy and current registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association
- Impeccable musical skills (guitar and voice skills are a necessity)
- A passion for Music Therapy and its benefits in the area of rehabilitation.
- Capable of working independently, as well as within a multi disciplinary team approach.
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- 5 weeks leave (pro-rata for part time)
We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age.
Work with us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to the hiring manager.
Selection Criteria Essential: Masters, Bachelor or Post Grad Dip qualification in Music Therapy.
Essential: Current registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association.
Essential: Demonstrated competence in music therapy practice with individuals and groups, particularly persons with cognitive, communication, physical and emotional difficulties.
Essential: Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as well as successfully managing differences and conflict.
