Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

With over 127 years’ experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

The Position

St John of God Bunbury Hospital is a modern facility serving the regional communities of WA’s south west coastal towns, including the regional city of Bunbury, and its major centres comprising of Collie, Busselton and Margaret River. It is co-located on the South West Health Campus with the public hospital. We are recognised as a cosmopolitan regional City and are rich in art, culture and heritage; boasting a number of natural and tourist attractions.

We are currently seeking a Music Therapist to join our team based in Bunbury. The Music Therapist works alongside the Multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical music therapy services to our clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills. If successful, you will ensure practice is in accordance to the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and SJGHC policies and guidelines.

This is a fixed term full time contract, up to 76 hours per fortnight.

The successful candidate will have:

• A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
• A degree in music and postgraduate qualification in music therapy with eligibility for membership and registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
• Demonstrated ability to provide skilled and professional Music Therapy including group therapy, and music therapy in response to sound evaluative processes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, quality improvement is highly regarded.
• Demonstrate understanding of a variety of both public and private funding arrangements is highly regarded.

The Benefits:

• Salary: $52,671.00 – $57,052.00 per annum +11 % superannuation
• Professional development pathways, and Opportunities for post-graduate course support
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards & discounts
• Free on-site parking

 All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements of the role >  Music Therapist Grade 1 (WA Hospitals).pdf

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.  

For enquiries contact Jacqueline Ross, Music Therapist, on (08) 9722 1649. 

Applications Close: Friday, 27th of October 2023