Creative? Innovative? Experienced mental health clinician with a vision? Looking to build a rewarding career? Then this is the job for you and we would love to hear from you
The Music & Audio Production Program, unique to WA Health, offers a creative opportunity to help consumers on their mental health recovery journey. This evolving Therapeutic Program uses a holistic, person-centred approach within the creative arts to identify clinical need, capture the therapeutic and healing process, evaluate the therapeutic progress and to reinforce creative identity.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Part Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments at FTE) hours per fortnight. Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 December 2026.
What is our Coordinator Music and Audio Production Program role?
This role leads the Music and Audio Production Program CECAT at North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS). It involves key-working a complex clinical caseload, applying specialised mental health assessments, interventions and evaluation and developing music therapeutic interventions and programs.
The program provides individual and/or group interventions; grading and adapting of music related tasks and the environment; skills development to support occupational performance and participation; and audio recording, mixing, production and performances. Focus is on participation, inclusion, empowering individuals through collaborative strengths-based processes and acknowledging the agency of sound, technology, instruments and environment in shaping therapeutic encounters.
This program continues to evolve and is an exciting opportunity for a therapist/clinician who has a vision for creative and innovative program development.
For more information about CECAT, please visit our webpage.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
What We Offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:
* Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
* Professional and career development opportunities
* Diverse and inclusive culture
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Patricia Fonceca on or email to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.
Area Profile
NMHS provides timely access to high quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia's total, and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by 2031. For further information about NMHS visit:
NMHS contains Western Australia's largest Mental Health Service caring for youths, adults and older adults. Services are delivered through inpatient units, community mental health clinics and day therapy and outreach programs to a catchment area of almost 1 million people. State-wide and Tertiary Mental Health Services include research, forensics, neurosciences, art therapy, eating disorders and other specialised services.
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Applicants are required to apply online
so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
The JDF is attached for reference.
Your application should include:
* A statement addressing the selection criteria (as outlined in the attached JDF).
* A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
* The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.
Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.
Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application.