Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH)
Music Therapist - New Graduate
Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), Parkville, Maryland, United States, 21234
Organisation Overview
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. Founded in 1870, RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years and provides a full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services, tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. With more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds, RCH annually serves over 300,000 specialist clinic appointments, 90,000 emergency department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.
About the Role This is a full‑time, 80hrs/fortnight (incl. ADO) fixed‑term position in the Child Life Therapy and Music Therapy department. The four‑month fixed term contract (FTC) is for one year, commencing 23rd February 2026.
Music Therapy is part of Allied Health and includes a team of Registered Music Therapists who provide clinical music therapy services to infants, children and adolescents with a range of medical conditions. The team supports patients through targeted therapy sessions to assist with aspects of their hospital experience. The aim is to use music to provide treatment support, mental health support and neuro‑developmental support through a range of face‑to‑face services and resources. You will be responsible for delivering excellent music‑therapy services to patients and families while working closely with music‑therapy staff, medical, nursing and other allied health staff.
Classification for this position will be GA3 (base salary $70,590 per annum pro‑rata, plus superannuation and salary packaging).
What You’ll Achieve
Deliver excellent music therapy services to children and families with a broad range of complex needs across multiple specialty areas.
Actively participate as part of a team to ensure ongoing excellence in service delivery and contribute to continuous improvement.
Engage in life‑long learning through participation in professional development activities.
To Be Successful in This Role You Will Have
Excellent music skills.
Current Registered Music Therapist (RMT) status with the Australian Music Therapy Association or MT‑BC or equivalent.
Thorough knowledge of music therapy for infants, children and young people, including neuro‑development and mental health needs.
Effective communication strategies to maintain excellent interdisciplinary team dynamics.
Ability to work in the best interests of children and families in a family‑centred way.
What We Offer
Salary packaging.
Employee Assistance Program.
Fitness Passport – access to a wide range of fitness facilities.
Early Learning Centre childcare.
Parkville location and proximity to public transport.
Other Requirements
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain one.
Valid Working with Children Check.
Compliance with RCH’s Staff Immunisation – Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases procedure.
Application Process To apply, submit a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position in line with the requirements stated above.
Shortlisting will commence immediately, so we encourage you to apply promptly.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button.
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 backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of 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 accepted by RCH. Applicants must provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement.
It is also a requirement of employment to comply with any direction given by RCH to be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless a relevant exemption is provided. Employment offers are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Additional Information RCH offers discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award‑winning health and wellbeing program.
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About the Role This is a full‑time, 80hrs/fortnight (incl. ADO) fixed‑term position in the Child Life Therapy and Music Therapy department. The four‑month fixed term contract (FTC) is for one year, commencing 23rd February 2026.
Music Therapy is part of Allied Health and includes a team of Registered Music Therapists who provide clinical music therapy services to infants, children and adolescents with a range of medical conditions. The team supports patients through targeted therapy sessions to assist with aspects of their hospital experience. The aim is to use music to provide treatment support, mental health support and neuro‑developmental support through a range of face‑to‑face services and resources. You will be responsible for delivering excellent music‑therapy services to patients and families while working closely with music‑therapy staff, medical, nursing and other allied health staff.
Classification for this position will be GA3 (base salary $70,590 per annum pro‑rata, plus superannuation and salary packaging).
What You’ll Achieve
Deliver excellent music therapy services to children and families with a broad range of complex needs across multiple specialty areas.
Actively participate as part of a team to ensure ongoing excellence in service delivery and contribute to continuous improvement.
Engage in life‑long learning through participation in professional development activities.
To Be Successful in This Role You Will Have
Excellent music skills.
Current Registered Music Therapist (RMT) status with the Australian Music Therapy Association or MT‑BC or equivalent.
Thorough knowledge of music therapy for infants, children and young people, including neuro‑development and mental health needs.
Effective communication strategies to maintain excellent interdisciplinary team dynamics.
Ability to work in the best interests of children and families in a family‑centred way.
What We Offer
Salary packaging.
Employee Assistance Program.
Fitness Passport – access to a wide range of fitness facilities.
Early Learning Centre childcare.
Parkville location and proximity to public transport.
Other Requirements
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain one.
Valid Working with Children Check.
Compliance with RCH’s Staff Immunisation – Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases procedure.
Application Process To apply, submit a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position in line with the requirements stated above.
Shortlisting will commence immediately, so we encourage you to apply promptly.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button.
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 backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of 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 accepted by RCH. Applicants must provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement.
It is also a requirement of employment to comply with any direction given by RCH to be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless a relevant exemption is provided. Employment offers are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Additional Information RCH offers discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award‑winning health and wellbeing program.
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