Occupational Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to $5,000

Professional development up to $20,000

Professional development: $10,000 year

Meals & entertainment benefit up to $2

Fitness Passport gym membership

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance in Kingswood, NSW, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time role, with openness to part-time for the right applicant. You will join a multidisciplinary team supporting paediatric clients across clinics, home, school, and community settings.

The role offers a strong professional development path, varied caseload, and opportunities for career growth. Most appointments occur on-site with some off-site sessions and a focus on evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Caseload includes paediatric clients (approx. 50% age 0-6, 25% age 7-14).
• Provide goal-directed intervention, equipment and AT prescription, delivery and review.
• Community liaison and connection, on-site and off-site sessions including homes, schools, and clinics.

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification

AHPRA registration

Driver's license & own vehicle

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Full time, open to part time for the right applicant

Join our Dynamic team in Kingswood:

At Kingswood you will join a highly innovative, experienced, supportive, and social team of 18 including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists and a Receptionist. We also have our incredible client engagement team allowing therapists to focus on the important intervention they provide to clients each day.

Your caseload at Kingswood will include a high number of paediatric clients, approximately 50% of clients aged 0-6 and 25% aged 7-14. Each caseload is varied and ranges in complexity and can include goal direct intervention, equipment and AT prescription, delivery and review, as well as community liaison and connection.

Therapists work and provide intervention on and offsite, with some client homes, schools, and community appointments; however, most appointments occur on the Kingswood site in our therapy and group rooms. We also operate an organisation funded baby clinic to support children under 2 at risk of Cerebral Palsy.

The team is supported to develop, facilitate and engage in intensives, groups, and programs that support client and therapist interest and need. The team is incredibly experienced in their disciplines and are continually finding ways to develop and to best meet the needs of the clients and region.

Each therapist is supported by a clinical educator and manager and has an opportunity to explore a caseload filled with their interests and passions to further develop their knowledge, practice and career.

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.

Ready to Join Us?

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 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.