Music Therapist

• Permanent Part Time| 2 days a week
• Location: Redfern and Surry Hills, NSW
• Salary: $39.9/hour + Super + Salary Packaging
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and compassionate music therapist to join our Lifestyle & Wellness team within a residential aged care setting supporting residents with diverse backgrounds, including people with lived experience of homelessness, mental health challenges, dementia, substance use issues, and physical disabilities.

In this role, you will deliver individual and group music therapy sessions that support residents’ emotional wellbeing, cognitive function, social connection, and overall quality of life.

Working collaboratively with lifestyle team, you will assess resident needs, develop personalised music therapy plans, document outcomes, and contribute to holistic care planning. You will use your creative expertise to adapt programs that reflect residents’ abilities, preferences, cultural backgrounds, and personal histories.

This role will work across Redfern and Surry Hills facility.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Assess resident needs and develop tailored music therapy goals and interventions
• Facilitate engaging individual and group sessions using approaches such as songwriting, reminiscence, relaxation, rhythm activities, and active music-making
• Adapt sessions to support residents with varying cognitive, physical, and communication abilities
• Maintain accurate documentation, care plans, progress notes, and clinical records
• Collaborate with nursing, allied health, and lifestyle teams to support person-centred care
• Promote inclusion by creating programs that encourage participation from residents who may be isolated, non-verbal, or hesitant to engage
• Provide education and resources to staff and families on the benefits of music therapy
• Support the integration of music into daily routines and the broader wellbeing program

Requirements for success

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in music therapy or a related field
• Registration/certification with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) or equivalent
• Experience in aged care, dementia care, healthcare, or community settings (preferred).
• Experience facilitating inclusive group music programs and therapeutic activities
• Understanding of care planning, documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration

• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach to meet individual resident needs
• NDIS Clearance mandatory

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks.

Your benefits

• Rewarding Work- every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities 
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave 
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our Culture  

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]  

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you