Music Therapist Truganina, Officer and Notting Hill Locations
Music Therapist
Registered Music Therapist (RMT) Paediatrics Early Intervention NDIS
Location: Notting Hill Officer Truganina
Part Time/Full Time
Manageable caseloads Protected admin time Low KPI Strong Clinical Support Flexible working arrangements
Are you an experienced Music Therapist looking for a full-time or part-time opportunity where you can do meaningful clinical work maintain a sustainable workload and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families
Join bestchance Child Family Care a respected not-for-profit organisation delivering high-quality paediatric allied health services across Victoria.
At bestchance Childrens Therapy Services (CTS) we provide early intervention therapy and capacity-building support for children and families across homes clinics schools kindergartens and community settings.
Our clinicians stay because they feel supported professionally challenged and connected to meaningful work that creates lasting outcomes for children and families.
Why Join CTS
Exceptional Clinical Support
- Structured clinical supervision with senior clinicians
- Operational supervision with a Site Lead
- Regular case discussions and discipline huddles
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration with speech pathologists and early childhood specialists
Professional Growth
- $1000 professional development allowance 5 days PD leave (pro rata for part time)
- Opportunities to deliver School Readiness Funding (SRF) programs
- Mentoring opportunities for supervision or leadership pathways
- Dedicated time for resource development session planning and family coaching
A Culture That Puts People First
- A close-knit multidisciplinary team where your expertise is recognized and valued
- Leaders who prioritise clinician wellbeing
- Flexibility and autonomy to manage your caseload diary administration and documentation requirementsTravel reimbursement for community visits
Not for Profit Benefits
- Generous salary packaging of up to $15900 each FBT year plus Meal & Entertainment
- Paid Parental Leave program for all on-going employees (after 12 months of service)
- Discounted rates (50% off gap fee) for staff at all bestchance childcare centres
- Access to Employee Wellbeing Program
About the Role
bestchance Child Family Care is seeking a Registered Music Therapist (RMT) to join our Childrens Therapy Services team supporting children aged 010 years and their families through creative evidence-based and family-centered practice.
Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team you will use music-based therapeutic interventions to support childrens participation communication emotional regulation social connection and overall development.
You will deliver both individual and group-based supports across clinic home kindergarten school and community settings while empowering families and educators to support childrens ongoing development.
What Youll Be Doing
- Delivering music therapy assessments and interventions for children aged 010 years
- Supporting communication emotional regulation social connection and participation through music-based therapy
- Coaching parents carers and educators to build confidence and capability
- Collaborating with Occupational Therapists Speech Pathologists Psychologists and Specialist Teachers
- Delivering services across clinic home educational and community settings
- Contributing to School Readiness Funding programs and group-based supports
Why Music Therapists Choose bestchance:
- Use the power of music to create meaningful outcomes for children and families
- Deliver therapy that is creative strengths-based and child-led
- Work within a multidisciplinary team that genuinely values Music Therapy
- Support children with developmental delay disability autism and complex needs
- Flexible service delivery across clinic home kindergarten and community settings
- Opportunities to contribute to School Readiness Funding programs and group-based supports
- Collaborate closely with Occupational Therapists Speech Pathologists Psychologists and Early Childhood Practitioners
What Were looking for
- Qualification in Music Therapy and registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
- Experience working with children and families or a strong interest in paediatric practice
- Experience within the NDIS or early childhood intervention sector is highly regarded but not essential
- Current Working with children check
- NDIS workers screening check (or willing to obtain)
- Unrestricted Australian working rights
- Passionate about early intervention and family-centred practice
- A strong communicator who enjoys working with families and educators
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Minimum 3 days of commitment required.
- You must hold a valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle.
Why Our Clinicians Stay
- Realistic KPI
- Genuine supervision and mentorship
- Strong team culture
- Flexible working arrangements
- Meaningful work supporting children and families
- Protected administration and documentation time
If youre looking for meaningful clinical work strong professional support and genuine work-life balance wed love to hear from you.
About us
bestchance Child Family Care is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of building stronger communities healthier families and happier childhoods. We achieve this through our quality education care and therapy services for children our support programs for families and our registered training organisation.
bestchance Child Family Care provides a supportive environment to grow nurture and develop strong bonds with children and families.
For more information visit our website at
Applications
If youre looking for meaningful work supportive leadership and genuine work-life balance wed love to hear from you.
Please submit:
- Your current CV/Resume
- A brief Cover Letter outlining your experience interests and suitability for the role
bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 70000 - 105000