Graduate Occupational Therapist

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; Richmond; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training investment up to $20k in year

Relocation allowance up to $5,000

Meals & entertainment tax benefit

Fitness Passport gym membership

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance in Alstonville, NSW, is seeking a Graduate Occupational Therapist to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team. You will work across on-site and community settings with a diverse caseload and strong opportunities for rapid professional growth.

You will receive substantial professional development, 1:1 supervision, and access to cutting-edge research from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, helping you become an expert in complex disability.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in occupational therapy.
• Evidence of current AHPRA registration.
• A current driver's license and your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team with OT, SP, PT and EP to provide care.
• Work across Alstonville with a broad caseload including early intervention clients.
• Balanced on-site and community-based work (approx. 40% on-site, 60% community).
• Access well-resourced clinics and equipment to support therapy delivery.
• Engage in professional development with 1:1 supervision and ongoing support.

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree

AHPRA Registration

Job description

As a Graduate Occupational Therapist, CPA will provide you with opportunities to build a strong, long-term career. Cerebral Palsy is the most common physical disability among children, and at CPA you will be able to have a genuine impact on your clients lives and become an expert in complex disability.

You will be supported by a network of highly experienced clinicians and gain exposure to a team of world-class innovators and leaders, including direct access to the latest gold standard research from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute.

We don't just invest in your skills, but provide access to an alliance of great minds across CPA, who will help make your journey rewarding and purposeful. Our Graduate program includes:

• A permanent employment offer, commencing with our Allied Health Graduate Program
• Opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team and have access to a network of over 160 therapists for a more wholistic therapy approach
• Up to $20k training investment in your first year for a personalised learning journey, with regular 1:1 clinical supervision and operational support

Join our Dynamic team in Alstonville:

The Alstonville team is extremely experienced and has consistently been delivering positive client outcomes in the Far North Coast region for many years. There a strong team culture that has developed over many years and a really sense of teamwork and collaboration when on site.

Due to the rural nature of the location, therapists will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team with a huge breadth of diagnoses, ages, and disability types - particularly access to early intervention clients providing the opportunity for rapid career development.

At Alstonville an average caseload is about 40% on-site 60% community based, and we also provide outreach support across the Far North Coast. The clinic is very well resourced, with a fleet of cars, ceiling hoists, eye-gaze technology, huge selection of toys, assortment of specialised assessments, full switch kit and 3 specialist treatment rooms including a gym space.

We can provide tailored flexible working arrangements which suit you/ your family situation.

What makes CPA special?

• Professional Development: we are a registered training organisation, providing you with a detailed learning journey and 1:1 guidance from a clinical educator throughout your career.
• Teamwork: join an experienced multidisciplinary team, including SP, OT, PT and EP, working collaboratively to provide care to clients
• A Rewarding Caseload: working with diverse clients and complex disability can be incredibly rewarding, with a direct positive impact on clients' daily experience and independence.
• Client Centered: Cerebral Palsy Research Institute and an experienced team support you to provide evidence-based intervention focused on achieving the client's goals
• Career Growth: a diverse range of career pathways are possible for you including research, clinical governance, specialisation and management opportunities
• Flexibility: you will work in both the clinic and community with options for part time, full time, compressed hours or negotiated start/finish times that work for you.

What We Offer?

• Salary: clinical salaries are graded with an approximate range of $80-140k incl super including tax free packaging; for more information, please discuss with our recruitment team.
• Investment in YOU: receive professional development opportunities valued up to $20,000 in your first year and $10,000 each year after that.
• Relocation allowance: if you're moving for this role, we offer an allowance of up to $5,000, T&Cs apply
• Tax Benefits: reduce your taxable income further with an optional $2,650 through the meals and entertainment benefit.
• Discounted Gym Membership: access to Fitness Passport membership for you and your family
• A Generous Leave Policy: Enjoy up to 3 additional days of leave, 12 weeks of parental leave, 2 weeks of partner leave, compassionate leave, and options for additional pre-paid leave.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Relevant qualifications in occupational therapy
• Evidence of current AHPRA registration.
• A current driver's license and your own vehicle

Our Values:

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity and equitable opportunities for people with disabilities and lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.

We are passionate, respectful, ethical, curious and courageous. Great Minds Think Differently.

We are committed to supporting inclusivity for anyone with diverse needs and lived experience. Workplace adjustments can be discussed to create a safe and comfortable workplace that supports your health, abilities, and personal needs.

More information about working for CPA:

For the safety of staff and clients we have assessed that this role requires a medium level of physical functionality, more details can be found here.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds and advocates for therights of clients, we are a child safeorganisation and all workers must adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

CPA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience and will happily accommodate reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

We have assessed this role type as requiring a Medium level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safeorganisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.