ES - Music Therapist - Classroom and Student Support

Selection Criteria

          SC.1 - Relevant tertiary degree qualifications in Music Therapy, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, speech therapy or family therapy with eligibility for membership with appropriate   professional body.

           SC.2 - Well developed knowledge of youth issues, community development principles and leading practice program and service response. 

           SC.3 - Demonstrated experience providing therapeutic interventions and counselling practices.

           SC.4 - Understanding and knowledge of trauma informed practices, mental health, and wellbeing interventions, and working with vulnerable families and diverse communities.

           SC.5 - Knowledge of risk management practices and child safety requirements.

           SC.6 - Well developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and liaise across all levels both internally, externally and with people from diverse backgrounds.

Role

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.…