Music Therapist

Music Therapist Grade 2

Brief Description:
Contribute to the provision of high quality music therapy services within a vibrant interdisciplinary team that specialises in palliative care and progressive neurology across inpatient, home-based, and outpatient services and is part of a growing health and aged care service.

• Join one of Australia’s leading health, community and aged care providers

• Be part of a vibrant interdisciplinary team that specialises in palliative care and progressive neurology
• Make a difference by supporting people to live well at end of life
• Part time with a potential of additional or casual hours
• Family friendly flexible work hours available
• Excellent salary packaging options

About the role

Working as part of a vibrant interdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the provision of music therapy services which may be within the inpatient unit, community palliative care service, day centre, outpatient clinic, and/or outreach programs.  You will work alongside a team of Music Therapists to assess music therapy needs, provide music therapy intervention including live music, music-assisted relaxation, song writing, life review and legacy work, and work in collaboration with patients, families, other health professionals and services to help people live well with illness, ageing, dying and grief.

What you bring  

• Experience in palliative care, progressive neurology and/or aged care
• Strong music skills across a broad range of genres
• Knowledge and experience in audio recording and online music therapy
• A commitment to collaboration, teamwork and consumer participation
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Clinical leadership skills including clinical supervision, service development and innovation, and/or research
• Tertiary qualification in music therapy
• Registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and current OneMusic license
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation 
• A passion for end of life and aged care

For further information, please contact Eleanor Bajo, Senior Music Therapist  (03) 9834 9*** ************@calvarycare.org.au 

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

About Calvary Health Care Bethlehem –  Calvary Kooyong, Caulfield Victoria

Calvary Health Care Bethlehem (CHCB) is a 32 bed health care facility providing a range of inpatient, community and ambulatory services for palliative care and progressive neurological conditions. 

CHCB is also an NDIS service provider. 

Vaccination against COVID-19 and seasonal Influenza is a mandatory requirement for healthcare workers in Victoria, and as such, all employees at Calvary Health Care must provide evidence of mandatory vaccinations upon application.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.  Additional PPE requirements are role-dependant.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. Vaccination against COVID-19 and seasonal Influenza is a mandatory requirement for healthcare workers in Victoria, and as such, all employees at Calvary Health Care must provide evidence of mandatory vaccinations upon application.
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.
• Please provide a cover letter and your resume for this application