Volunteer - Disability Services Music Instructor

Posted:

03/09/2025

Closing Date:

19/09/2025

Job Type:

Casual

Location:

Melbourne - Northern Region

Job Category:

Volunteer

Great People. Great Careers. Excellent Healthcare

DPV Health is a leading healthcare service provider delivering a wide variety of clinical, community health and wellbeing services across Melbourne's northern growth corridor. DPV Health has been awarded the Premier's Primary Healthcare Service of the Year in 2023 & 2024.

Our People are the foundation of DPV Health; they are what make our organisation thrive and the ones who create meaningful change in people's lives. Over 700 professionals support and deliver excellent health care to our community at DPV Health. We are always looking for passionate, driven, great people to join our team and make a lasting impact. That is why we foster a workplace culture that is as rewarding as it is inclusive. We are committed to supporting Our People to lead fulfilling lives, no matter who they are, or where they are from - or where they are going.

Our workplace culture is committed to DPV Health values and celebrates workforce diversity reinforcing the positive approach we have to the way people contribute, communicate, engage and interact. Our People deserve to feel empowered and supported as they pursue their professional goals, learn new skills, and achieve meaningful milestones in their work. At DPV Health, we foster an environment that promotes greater growth, innovation, and collaboration, so you can feel elevated every day.

Our employee benefits, connect, recognise, and support Our People, acknowledging and valuing everyday contributions to the success and culture at DPV Health. We strive to ensure that Our People thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits. We invest in Our People, proudly offering a diverse range of opportunities including knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, leadership development, connectedness, and celebration; these are key pillars in our culture.

About the Role

As a Volunteer Disability Program Music Teacher, you will support DPV Health's Centre-Based Disability Program in the Whittlesea LGA by leading engaging and interactive music sessions. Using instruments such as guitar, keyboard, percussion, or vocals, you will create a fun, inclusive, and therapeutic environment where participants can explore music, express themselves, and develop new skills.

You will work closely with Disability Instructors to integrate music into the Centre-Based Program, supporting participants in achieving their NDIS goals through creative expression, sensory stimulation, and social interaction.

Key Responsibilities

Assist staff in setting up and packing up music-related activities.

Lead interactive music sessions tailored to participant abilities and interests.

Encourage and support participants in engaging with music, dance, and movement activities.

Work collaboratively with Disability Instructors to incorporate music into broader recreational and skill-building activities.

Support participants with individual communication strategies to enhance engagement and connection.

Maintain a respectful and inclusive approach in all interactions with participants and staff.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Ability to play a musical instrument (e.g., guitar, keyboard, percussion).

Experience in music performance, teaching, or facilitation (formal or informal).

Passion for using music as a tool for engagement and well-being.

Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, disability support and inclusive practices.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt sessions to diverse needs.

Ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Commitment to DPV Health's values and Excellent Care Framework.

Why Volunteer with DPV Health?

Supportive and Inclusive Environment – Be part of a values-driven team dedicated to making a real difference.

Meaningful Work – Help empower individuals to build confidence, skills, and social connections through music.

Personal Growth – Gain valuable experience and skills in disability support and community engagement.

The Fine Print

Successful candidates will need to undergo a National Police Check and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.

A valid Working with Children Check and NDIS Check are required.

Our Talent Experience

We kindly request you include a covering letter, addressed to Nicola Matthews, detailing your motivation for joining DPV Health Volunteer team and highlighting the qualities you bring to this position.

For further information, please contact Nicola Matthews, Student and Volunteer Placement Coordinator on

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DPV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring we have an inclusive, diverse and safe workplace for our staff and clients. To us diversity means people of any age, family situation, cultural and linguistic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical sex characteristics, ability or disability, health, life experience, socio-economic situation, faith, spirituality and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We encourage all individuals to apply.

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