We have an exciting opportunity for 2.2 FTE Grade 2 Music Therapists to join the Music Therapy Team until 30/6/27. One position will have a specific focus on adoeslcent health.
As part of Allied Health, the Music Therapy team provides specialist, evidence-based music therapy services to infants, children and young people with a broad range of medical, neurodevelopmental and mental health needs. Through targeted therapeutic interventions, music therapists support children and families to navigate their healthcare journey and achieve meaningful clinical outcomes. In this role, you will work closely with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality music therapy services across a range of specialist clinical areas.
About the Role:
We have an exciting prospect for 2.2 FTE Grade 2 Music Therapists to join the Music Therapy Team until 30/6/27. One position will have a specific focus on adoeslcent health.
As part of Allied Health, the Music Therapy team provides specialist, evidence-based music therapy services to infants, children and young people with a broad range of medical, neurodevelopmental and mental health needs. Through targeted therapeutic interventions, music therapists support children and families to navigate their healthcare journey and achieve meaningful clinical outcomes. In this role, you will work closely with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality music therapy services across a range of specialist clinical areas.
Classification: Grade 2 LD4 - LD7$***** - $****** per annum pro rata, plus superannuation.
What you'll achieve:




Provision of high-quality music therapy services as required provided to children and families presenting with a broad range of complex needs across a variety of specialty areas.
Active participation in a large music therapy team to ensure ongoing excellence in service delivery
Contribution to service improvement, innovation and evidence-based practice
Participation in professional development, supervision and liefelong learning
To be successful in this role you will have:
Current Registered Music Therapist (RMT) status with the Australian Music Therapy Association
Excellent musicianship and clinical music therapy skills
Thorough knowledge of music therapy for infants, children and young people; including neurodevelopment and mental health needs
Experience working with infants, children and adolescents
Knowledge of neurodevelopmental, mental health and acute healthcare contexts.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience supervising music therapy students
What we Offer:
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Passport membership
On-site Early Learning Centre childcare
A supportive Allied Health team culture
Convenient Parkville location, close to public transport
Other requirements:
Current National Criminal Record Check (or willingness to obtain)
Valid Working with Children Check
Compliance with RCHs Staff Immunisation requirements
For further information, please contact:
Beth Dun,



Manager Child Life Therapy and Music Therapy Email:
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Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offerthe opportunity towork in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption,andoffers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Applications close 17 August ****
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📌 Music Therapist (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Children'S Hospital
📍 Melbourne