Music Therapist

Allied Health Music Therapist

 Applications are being sought for a Music Therapist to join The Geelong Clinic’s Allied Health Team. The position will consist of at least 6 hours per week, with many opportunities to work additional hours.

The successful applicant will work in a multidisciplinary team approach, providing predominantly group therapy for patients who experience a range of mental health issues. 

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate and evaluate structured music therapy groups in a mental health context
• Use evidence-based music therapy approaches to support emotional regulation, identity, communication, recovery and wellbeing
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging therapeutic group environment
• Monitor participant wellbeing and respond appropriately to distress or risk
• Maintain clear, timely, and confidential clinical documentation
• Contribute to recovery planning and outcome evaluation
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including allied health, nursing, and peer workers
• Support culturally responsive and trauma-aware practice

About You

Essential:

• Current registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
• Masters degree in Music Therapy (or equivalent AMTA-approved tertiary qualification)
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups and managing group dynamics of people with complex mental health needs
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within in a multidisciplinary team
• Competency in reflective practice and commitment to upholding professional boundaries and ethics
• Knowledge of music therapy methods relevant to a psychiatric setting
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable:

• Experience in facilitating groups in non-acute or community mental health settings
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, skills in documentation
• Skills in improvisation, songwriting, and resource-oriented music therapy
• Knowledge of risk assessment and care/recovery planning
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities
• Excellent organisation skills

The Geelong Clinic is a 73 bed Psychiatric Hospital that offers a range of inpatient, day programs and outreach services for individuals experiencing mental health problems.

 Located on the outskirts of Geelong within close proximity to spectacular coastal attractions, the clinic has a number of accredited Psychiatrists supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team of nursing, allied health, administration and domestic services staff.

Applications close: 23rd March 2026

 For further enquiries: Jeremy Buckmaster, General Manager ph: 03 52400700

 To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.