Occupational Therapist

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $90k–$140k incl super

Professional development up to $20,000

Relocation allowance up to $5,000

Tax benefits: meals and entertainment

Fitness Passport gym membership

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Prairiewood team on a full-time basis, with openness to part-time for the right applicant. You’ll work across clinic and community settings with a diverse caseload, supported by clinical educators and managers to develop your practice and career.

Our team provides intervention in therapy rooms and operates a baby clinic for under-2 children at risk of cerebral palsy, offering professional development and a collaborative,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide intervention in clinic and community settings with diverse caseloads.
• Work with infants to 65+ and support goal-directed therapy.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Client-centred care

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

Full time, open to part time for the right applicant

You will be joining a team of 20 at our Prairiewood site, a highly innovative, experienced, supportive, and social team who provides intervention in our numerous therapy rooms, as well as operating an organisation funded baby clinic to support children under 2 at risk of Cerebral Palsy.

As a therapist at CPA the training, guidance and support received is unmatched. Each therapist is supported by a clinical educator and manager and have an opportunity to explore a caseload filled with their interests and passions to further develop their knowledge, practice and career.

We have a mixed caseload that ranges from infants through to 65+ which provide our therapists with great variety as well as the opportunity to focus/specialise in smaller areas. Each caseload is varied and ranges in complexity. It can include goal direct intervention, equipment and AT prescription, delivery and review, as well as community liaison and connection.

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 $90k-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.

More information about working for CPA:

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

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.

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.