Occupational Therapist

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incl super

Professional development up to $20,000

Relocation allowance up to $5,000

Tax benefits: meals & entertainment

Gym membership

Generous leave

Job summary

The Hunter Centre at Cerebral Palsy Alliance in Beresfield, NSW, invites an Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. This full-time role may be open to part-time for the right applicant and offers state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated admin support, and professional development opportunities.

Deliver meaningful therapy across clinic and community settings, collaborate with OT, PT, SP, and EP colleagues, and pursue your development goals with structured support.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
• Evidence of current AHPRA registration.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Location

Hunter Centre Occupational Therapist Full time, open to part time for the right applicant Join our Dynamic team in The Hunter: Our Hunter Center, located in Beresfield, has been purpose built by CPA in 2026. Here you will enjoy state-of-the-art facilities designed to elevate both client experience and clinical practice. We have a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary group of OTs, Physios, EPs and Speech Therapists; all committed to great client outcomes and professional collaboration. Regardless of your experience level prior to joining CPA, you will find strong professional support and career development opportunities within CPA and the Hunter Center. Every therapist is backed by onsite Admin and Client Services, an Operational Manager, and a dedicated Clinical Educator; allowing you to focus on building your specialist skills, tailoring your caseload to your interests, and pursuing your development goals with structured support. We support clients across the lifespan from infancy to adulthood, with about 65% of our clients under the age of 18, and a strong focus on individuals with Cerebral Palsy and similar disabilities. You'll have the opportunity to deliver meaningful therapy across a wide geographical area, with a mix of clinic-based and community appointments. Additional services at the Hunter Center include an early diagnosis clinic, custom seating clinic, accessible gym facilities and bodyweight supported treadmill training, intensive therapy groups, intensive dysphagia training and assistive technology prescription.

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.

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.

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 the rights of clients, we are a child safe organisation 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 safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation. For over 75 years, we have been driven by our founders' vision of a future where nothing is impossible for babies, children, teenagers and adults living with Cerebral Palsy. Our research and innovation inform our world-class services, which include early childhood intervention, therapy, health and wellbeing, sports, assistive technology, independence skill building, supported accommodation and employment services. Find out more at cerebralpalsy.org.au