Speech Pathologist

Cerebral Palsy Alliance - Therapy Services; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Relocation allowance

Tax benefits

Gym membership

Generous leave

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join our Orange Therapy team, supporting a large paediatric caseload across Orange and Central West NSW.

The role involves a mix of on-site sessions (Prince Street) and community visits, with Telepractice options and flexible hours to suit part-time or full-time arrangements. A strong team culture and ongoing professional development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Speech Pathology.
• Evidence of current SPA registration.
• A current driver's license and your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Work with a varied paediatric caseload, predominantly ages 0–18.
• Deliver services onsite at Prince Street and via Telepractice as required.
• Collaborate within an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Job description

Location Orange, NSW, Australia Join our Dynamic team in Orange: The Orange Therapy team is made of 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 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 Speech Pathology Evidence of current SPA 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.

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. 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 safeorganisation 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