Music Therapist
Why join NSLHD:
- Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more.
- A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.
The Music Therapist will provide a comprehensive Music Therapy service to the adolescents / young adultse and families of the AYAH. This service will be delivered through individual and group sessions in accordance with the principles and practices of Music Therapy and will include assessment and interventions as appropriate.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Music Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 4
Requisition ID: REQ608063
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
Where you'll be working
Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice
What you'll be doing
The Music Therapist will provide family centred clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients referred to Music Therapy.
The Music Therapist will provide a comprehensive Music Therapy service to the adolescents / young adultse and families of the AYAH. This service will be delivered through individual and group sessions in accordance with the principles and practices of Music Therapy and will include assessment and interventions as appropriate.
The Music Therapist will use their advanced professional knowledge and experience to support staff and to share in the growth and development of the AYAH by:
- Planning, development and evaluation of Music Therapy services.
- Development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and practice guidelines for patient care
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- Recognised Music Therapy Degree which provides eligibility for registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association and minimum experience at a Level 2 Music Therapist within a Health environment or equivalent.
Knowledge and understanding of Young adult palliative care, the effects of stress and trauma in this population and the workings of a hospice.
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For role related queries or questions contact Tayia Yeates on Tayia.Yeates@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 3 October 2025
Tentative Interview Dates: 6 November 2025
