Music Therapist

Music Therapist - Southern Adelaide Local Health Network   

We are seeking a Music Therapist to join a vibrant Arts in Health team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver impactful, person-centred programs and contribute to one of Australia's longest-established hospital-based Arts in Health services, enhancing the healthcare experience of patients across a major tertiary health service.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Manager Arts in Health, in this role, you'll deliver comprehensive music therapy services to patients, to their families & and carers — bringing a responsive, person-centred approach that flexes to meet individual needs across a diverse clinical environment.

Duties for the role will include:

• Commitment to delivering high quality and safe care consistent with the SALHN Integrated Governance Framework, the Consumer Engagement Framework and Plan.
• Provides safe, comprehensive, person-centred care through assessment, collaborative care planning and delivery, that supports continuity of care across admission, treatment, rehabilitation, recovery and transition from hospital.
• Promoting a positive and learning team environment.
• Providing education and information to relevant staff and stakeholders.
• Acknowledging cultural requirements and personal differences of clients.

About you:

• Additional study or qualifications relevant to the delivery of Music Therapy services in a range of acute and rehabilitation care settings.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Music Therapy (and/or other fields relevant to the position).
• Commitment to the philosophy of Arts in Health and the promotion of wellbeing through Music Therapy and cultural activities within the healthcare environment. 
• Experience in the development and implementation of Music Therapy services in healthcare, including acute, palliative, mental health, rehabilitation and aged care.
• Experience in the general supervision of staff, students and volunteers.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Trish Hansen, Manager Arts in Health, 0401 677 433, Trish.Hansen@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 18th October 2026

Attachments:

• Music Therapist Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 951233

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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