Senior Occupational Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Relocation allowance

Tax benefits

Flexible hours

Gym membership

Leave policy

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance in Roselands, NSW is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team of 15 therapists. Full-time, open to part-time for the right applicant, with support from managers and educators and opportunities for professional development.

The role focuses on early intervention with paediatric clients, in a renovated clinic with seven therapy rooms, a gym, casting room and equipment trial area.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Location Roselands, NSW, Australia Occupational Therapist Full time, open to part time for the right applicant

Roselands is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of 15 highly innovative, experienced, supportive, and social therapists. As a multidisciplinary team we work together to provide intervention for our clients in our numerous therapy rooms, and the local community.

With the support of your team, manager and clinical educators you will benefit from endless professional development opportunities, and a rewarding career.

At Roselands the majority of our clients are infants and paediatric clients, providing you the opportunity to focus on early intervention.

You will have the opportunity to have a strong positive impact on the lives of your clients.

Your clients’ needs can be very diverse, ensuring a rewarding career as you support each of them to achieve their individual goals.

Our clinic in Roselands is newly renovated, with facilities including 7 therapy rooms, 1 gym, a casting room and an equipment trial area.

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. 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.

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