Registered Music Therapist - Special School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Music Therapist who would benefit from:

Working alongside a collaborative team of teachers, teachers’ aides and therapists, including a large team of music therapists

Access to an ongoing mentoring program and professional learning

Targeted opportunities for career development

About the role

Giant Steps’ music therapists work collaboratively in a dynamic team of teachers, teacher aides, speech therapists, occupational therapists and music therapists. Music therapists work alongside professionals from these disciplines in the classroom, music room and playground to increase engagement, support emotional regulation and build relational capacity. Music therapy programs are designed to align music therapy goals with the music curriculum, identifying connections between social development and music learning content. In addition, music therapists share strategies and resources with staff and implement supports consistent with the team approach across all aspects of the school day. All staff are involved in supporting mealtimes, personal care, transport and a range of learning activities.

Giant Steps has an established inclusive, neuro-affirming culture that it actively seeks to foster through acceptance and understanding of the child as an individual. We are committed to innovation across all facets of the school.

The Giant Steps staff team includes over 25 teachers, 50 teacher aides, and 20 full-time equivalent (FTE) therapists, including music therapists,



occupational therapists and speech therapists. These staff support 115 students across our primary and secondary schools. In addition to our school programs, Giant Steps also operates an adult services program that supports autistic adults through a range of community participation and life skills initiatives.

The school operates many complementary services to support students and their families, including an on-site mental health clinic with specialist support from a paediatrician and psychiatrist.

For more information, visit giantsteps.net.au

Duties and responsibilities

- Deliver quality music therapy programs for autistic students, including planning, delivery, and evaluation
- Report on student progress through parent communication platforms and school reports
- Design and implement music therapy resources specifically targeting the individual needs of students
- Implement strategies supporting student engagement within the program
- Collaborate effectively within the transdisciplinary team
- Guide supporting staff in music therapy sessions, and support the team in other lessons
- Respect and support colleagues and families through positive communication
- Support organising committees for school events,



incursions and arts access excursions
- Actively ensure the ongoing inclusion of autistic students within the school and wider community
- Master’s or post-graduate qualification in music therapy
- Current registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association
- Current NSW Working with Children check and NDIS worker number (assistance available)
- At least 2-3 years’ experience working as a music therapist
- Willingness to work collaboratively in an integrated setting consisting of therapists, educators and parents
- Flexible and adaptive thinker
- Strong vocal and guitar skills
- Committed to ongoing professional development and learning
- Work within a special education setting and/or private practice with autistic people
- Presentation of professional learning to colleagues and/or families

What the successful candidate can expect from Giant Steps

- Regular mentoring and support that is responsive to your needs
- Access to extensive professional learning opportunities given Giant Steps’ commitment to professional development for all staff
- Opportunity to increase your take-home income through access to maximum allowable Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption due to Giant Steps status as a PBI
- Additional benefits include working in a team, access to a range of skilled expertise from different disciplines, access to mentoring from experienced music therapists and school holidays

Salary range: $90,504 - $125,077 plus superannuation (full-time equivalent). Sala

📌 Registered Music Therapist (Sydney)
🏢 Giant Steps
📍 Sydney