Address At Brightwater, we welcome people with the full diversity of life experiences, thoughts and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish.
We are currently seeking applications for a Registered Music Therapist to join our Music and Wellbeing Program services on a fixed term part time basis working 24 hours per fortnight located at The Cove, Mandurah. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team the successful incumbent will be responsible for providing quality, appropriate and relevant music therapy services to meet the needs of Brightwater clients in line with the goals and objectives of Brightwater's Music and Wellbeing Program.
Brightwater can offer you:
The ability to salary package – meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
Professional development opportunities
The ideal candidate will:
Be a Registered Music Therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association
Registration, or eligible for registration, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (registration preferred)
Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
Demonstrated experience and competency as a RMT to identify referrals, assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in various environments with a diverse range of people
Strong person-centred skills in communicating and engaging with clients with high support needs including cognitive impairment, brain injury and dementia, and their families
Working knowledge of occupational safety and health legislation Aged Care Act (1997); Aged Care Quality Standards (2019); and/or Disability Services Commission Standards (1988)
Current satisfactory National Police Certificate (obtained within the last 12 months)
Possess a current Western Australian 'C' Class Driver's Licence
Ability to provide own guitar and/or electronic piano (as preferred) for professional clinical practice
With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core. We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We're ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington's disease and acquired brain injury.
If you are passionate about working at a place where people are guided to create new opportunities for themselves, where people who thought they'd no longer be able to grow, are growing in new and different ways, and where people enjoy life, making decisions and building new relationships – a place where people can pursue the dignity of independence, then submit your application through Brightwater's online portal by COB 7 April 2024. Please note that Brightwater reserves the right to close the advert prior to this date.
Please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria to address.
For confidential enquiries, please phone Holly Coopes on 0487 403 224.
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