Location
Wollongong Centre
At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.
CPA's Allied Health team have a strong focus on best practice and evidence based solutions. You will have the support of our Clinical Governance team who are seniors and leaders in their disciplines and provide education, training, supervision and mentoring to all our therapists - they are specialists in the field of CP and disabilities.
The Team - Nowra and Wollongong
This is a split role based out of our Nowra and Wollongong centers, joining a highly experienced and knowledgeable team who strive for excellence each and every day.
The team work together in a close knit environment and take a multi-disciplinary approach to therapy which has helped form an incredible bond among them, leading to a great culture forming over several years. We are integrated closely into the community and have developed amazing relationships with our families and local partners in the area.
The team specialises in early intervention therapy, specifically within the cerebral palsy and disability space. We offer a highly varied and diverse caseload across the disciplines, ranging in age, diagnosis, complexity and needs.
About the role:
1. You will have the opportunity to work independently and in a group setting - allowing you to make informative decision making.
2. You will receive extensive professional development, clinical support and mentorship.
3. The opportunity to work on a mixed caseload that will provide you with a solid foundation
4. Your clinical experience and opinion will be valued and action taken
5. You will have the opportunity to be involved in the professional journey of new grads and students and utilise your skillset and knowledge to train, mentor and supervise (if you wish)
6. Join a close knit and experienced multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist and Physiotherapists
7. Have access to strong links with research institute & advocate for evidence-based practices
Working for Cerebral Palsy Alliance offers you exceptional remuneration & benefits:
8. Exceptional professional development opportunities, equating up to $20,000 a year
9. Flexible ways of working - compressed hours, working from home options, flexibility surrounding hours, full time / part time or short/long term contracts
10. A relocation allowance for interstate or rural moves of $5000
11. Multiple career pathways including Research, Clinical Governance, Specialisation and Management opportunities
12. Work closely with the Governance team and have extensive Clinical Supervision (each CPA Therapist has an allocated Clinical Supervisor)
13. 12 weeks paid maternity leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave
14. Additional leave days, including bonus leave, pre-purchased leave, compassionate leave and CPA Day – an additional public holiday (occurs in the period between Boxing Day and New Year's Day)
15. Up to $2,650/year tax-savings through meal, entertainment and venue hire benefit
16. Wellbeing allowance of $100 per year (have massage on us or buy new sneakers)
17. Discounted gym/fitness centre membership for your whole family
You will bring:
18. Have membership or eligibility for SPA registration
19. Willingness to function autonomously and as part of a team
20. Current drivers' license
How to Apply