Music Theraplst Level 3 - Mental Health - REQ580456
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- Music Therapist
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- REQ580456 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Position Classification: Music Therapist Lvl 3
Remuneration: 112396 - 116038 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ580456
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional Information
• An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
This position is for a temporary part-time Music Therapist in the inpatient mental health unit at the Children's Hospital at Westmead. Please see position description for further details about this position.
What you'll be doing
The Music Therapist will provide a comprehensive Music Therapy service to the children, young people and families of the hospital. This service will be delivered through individual and group session in accordance with the principles and practices of Music Therapy and will include assessment and interventions as appropriate.
The Level 3 Music Therapy will use their advanced professional knowledge and experience to support staff and to share in the growth and development of the department by:
- Planning, development and evaluation of Music Therapy services.
- Development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and practice guidelines for patient care.
- Recognised Music Therapy Degree and registration with the national registration body the Australian Music Therapists Association (AMTA). Demonstrated advanced interpersonal and communication skills, with proven success in multidisciplinary team settings.
- Sound understanding of child and young people’s development from 0-18, including the effects of stress and trauma in this population.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, implementation and evaluation of Music Therapy programs along with significant experience working with children and young people of varying ages.
- Demonstrated communication, time management and prioritisation skills with an ability to work flexibly within service demands.
- In depth understanding of the impact of chronic illness on children, young people and their families and psychosocial strategies which can be put in place to assist with the maintenance and or development of resilience.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Music Therapist in hospital/health care setting.
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Gabriella Simpson on Gabriella.Simpson@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 09/06/2025
