Speech Pathologist – 2023 fresh start Cerebral Palsy Alliance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a Speech Pathologist looking to grow in a multidisciplinary setting where your skills and experience are recognised and valued? Here at CPA, our Number 1 priority is valuing our Clinicians and what you bring to the team, community and our organisation.

This role is offering $5000 sign on bonus for the successul candidate and a $5000 relocation allowance if you are moving to Port Macquarie!

  • Access to professional development – we have costed that up to $20K worth of training and support of a large Clinical Governance team
  • Be part of an experienced multi-disciplinary model that has a supportive and rewarding work culture
  • Strong links with research institute & advocate for evidence based practices

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is the industry leader in disability services in NSW and ACT, offering a wide range of services across 160 sites providing support to clients living with neurological and physical disabilities. In this role, you will deliver therapy based on world leading research whilst working for an organisation whose employees continually rate it as one of the best in Australia.

About the role
In this role you will have the opportunity to work independently and in a group setting, allowing you to make informative decision making. If you are looking to develop in your career, you will receive extensive professional development, clinical support and mentorship. You will have the opportunity to work on a caseload that will provide you with a solid foundation to progress your career.

You will have the support of the Therapy Manager and Clinical Governance team when you require. The wider Therapy Services team has created a coherent and approachable culture encouraging ideas, feedback and support. You will be able excel in your clinical experience and have your opinion valued and action taken. You will have the opportunity to be involved in the professional journey of new grads and students and utilise your skillset and knowledge to train, mentor and supervise.

This role is located at our Port Macquarie site – a multidisciplinary team of 8 physios, occupational therapist, speech pathologists and exercise physiologists. Working with a mixed caseload and emphasis on early intervention, this is a highly innovative and supportive team. This can be a full time or part time position

We offer:

  • $5000 sign on bonus!!
  • Exceptional professional development opportunities, equating up to $20,000 a year
  • A relocation allowance for interstate or rural moves, up to $5000
  • Outstanding career growth opportunities and our world class training through our inhouse Training Alliance, our inhouse registered training organisation – https://trainingalliance.edu.au/
  • Multiple career pathways including Research, Clinical Governance, Specialisation and Management opportunities
  • Work closely with the Governance team and have extensive Clinical Supervision (each CPA Therapist has an allocated Clinical Supervisor)
  • CPA Day – an additional public holiday (occurs in the period between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day)
  • 12 weeks paid maternity leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave
  • Bonus leave day (to attend an important family event/function or to spend time with a member of their family)
  • 3 days paid compassionate leave
  • Up to $2,650/year tax-savings through meal, entertainment and venue hire benefit
  • Wellbeing allowance of $100 per year (have massage on us or buy new sneakers)
  • Discounted gym/fitness centre membership for your whole family

You will bring:

  • Relevant qualifications in Speech Pathology
  • Evidence of SPA registration
  • Current drivers’ license
  • Appropriate clinical experience and/or specialisation

Apply:
Please select ‘Apply’ to complete your application or call Jelena Vucinic on 9975 8425 or email [email protected] for more information. Have a look at CPA’s Allied Health page – https://cerebralpalsy.org.au/work-with-us/join-cerebral-palsy-alliances-allied-health-team/

Close date: 4 January 2023

A bit more about CPA

CPA incorporates various divisions within the Allied Health space, including Clinical Therapists (Senior to New Grad levels), multidisciplinary Clinical Educators and Research Therapists.

The broader therapy services team consists of approximately 160 therapists across 18 sites in NSW and the ACT. In this team, you have a huge team of resources and experience to draw upon. With a robust clinical governance team to support your clinical growth and needs.

The Clinical Governance team comprises of clinical consultants for each discipline and a team of clinical educators to support therapists with their growth and supervision.

CPA is a research institute partnering with the University of Sydney. To date, CPA has dedicated $50 million for research into cerebral palsy and are the world leaders in this space. With professors such as Iona Novak and Nadia Badawi leading the CPA research teams, you will be working with global influencers and have opportunities to participate in special research projects.

This is your opportunity to become a specialist therapist in neuromuscular disabilities – grow your niche set of skills!

Live the values of CPA – we are committed to being Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous. Join our Therapy team at CPA and show your years of commitment to Allied Health.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance has a relentless commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff, as such all employees at CPA must already be or have the intention to be triple vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to their start date.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from those who identify as having a disability, identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) or sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTIQA+)

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.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Job Salary

$91k - $130k p.a.

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