Speech Pathologist

Narooma; Orange City Council, Bathurst, Parkes, Forbes; Remote; AUD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development funding

Relocation allowance

Tax benefits meals & entertainment

Gym membership

Generous leave

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance in Orange, NSW, is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our multidisciplinary Therapy team. You will manage a mainly paediatric caseload (0–18 years; ~80% CP/related disabilities) with sessions delivered at our Prince Street centre or in schools, homes, and day programs.

A supportive team environment and flexible arrangements await. Eligibility includes qualification in Speech Pathology and current SPA registration.

Qualifications

• Relavant qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Evidence of SPA registration.

Responsibilities

• Work with a varied paediatric caseload aged 0–18, with cerebral palsy and similar conditions.
• Provide therapy sessions onsite at the centre or via Telepractice and in community settings.

Education

Speech Pathology degree

SPA registration

Job description

Location

Orange, NSW, Australia

Join our Dynamic team in Orange:
The Orange Therapy team is made of an experienced multidisciplinary team and supports a large paediatric caseload of clients both in Orange and across Central West NSW. There a strong team culture within the team and a real sense of teamwork and collaboration in supporting life changing client outcomes.
In this role you will work with a varied client caseload where the majority of clients are aged 0-18 (80%) with ~50% being 0-6. The majority of clients CPA support live with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities (~80%). A typical week in the role will include approximately 70% of client sessions being onsite at our centre of Prince Street (both in person or via Telepractice) and 30% being the community including visits to schools, client homes, and day program services. Currently most outreach is within 10 minutes of the site however the team also supports clients and families living in Bathurst, Parkes and Forbes.
Working within the Therapy team at CPA provides therapists with an opportunity to work with an experienced team locally alongside a broader speech pathology team of 60 therapists across NSW/ACT. CPA is a centre of excellence for people living with cerebral palsy and similar conditions which enables creativity and innovative practice to come to life! As an employee at CPA you will have comprehensive and adaptive clinical education support with onsite visits and virtual supervision sessions alongside flexible work arrangements as required.

Part-Time or Full Time hours available

What makes CPA special?

• Professional Development:we are a registered training organisation, providing you witha detailed learning journeyand1:1guidance froma clinical educatorthroughout your career.

• Teamwork:join anexperienced multidisciplinary team,including SP, OT, PT and EP,working collaboratively to providecareto clients

• A Rewarding Caseload:workingwith diverse clients and complex disability can be incredibly rewarding, witha direct positive impactonclients'daily experience and independence.

• Client Centered: Cerebral Palsy Research Institute and an experienced team support you to provideevidence-basedintervention focused on achieving the client's goals

• Career Growth:adiverse range of career pathways are possible for you includingresearch, clinical governance,specialisationand management opportunities

• Flexibility:you will work in both the clinic and community with options for part time, full time, compressedhoursor negotiated start/finish times that work for you.

What We Offer?

• Salary:clinical salaries are graded with an approximate range of $80-140kincl superincludingtax freepackaging;for moreinformation,please discuss with our recruitment team.

• Investment in YOU:receiveprofessional developmentopportunities valuedup to $20,000in your first year and $10,000eachyear after that.

• Relocation allowance:ifyou'removing for thisrole,we offer anallowance ofup to$5,000, T&Cs apply

• Tax Benefits:reduceyour taxable incomefurtherwithanoptional $2,650 throughthemeals andentertainmentbenefit.

• Discounted Gym Membership:access to Fitness Passport membership for you and your family

• A Generous Leave Policy: Enjoy up to 3additionaldays of leave,12 weeks of parental leave,2 weeks of partner leave, compassionate leave, and options foradditionalpre-paid leave.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Relevant qualifications inSpeech Pathology

• Evidence of currentSPAregistration.

• A current driver's licenseand your own vehicle

Our Values:

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity andequitableopportunities for people with disabilities and lived experience, Aboriginal and TorresStraitIslander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.

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

Ready to Join Us?

We are committed tosupportinginclusivityfor anyone with diverse needs and lived experience.Workplaceadjustments canbe discussedtocreate asafeandcomfortableworkplace that supportsyourhealth, abilities,andpersonal needs.

More information aboutworking for CPA:

For the safety of staff and clientswe haveassessedthatthis rolerequiresa medium level of physical functionality, more details can be found here.

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 requiringa Medium levelof physical functionality with some inherent requirements.For more information on what that may mean for this role please clickhere.

CerebralPalsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.CerebralPalsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects therights,wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We areachild safeorganisationand all workers are responsibleto adhereto the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.