Therapy Team Leader
Full time, On-site

About The Team
Leading a team of 7-8 clinicians (OT, PT and SP) with approximately 50% leadership responsibilities and 50% clinical caseload you will be able to continue developing your skills whilst reporting into the Therapy Manager for support.

The Nowra team is a highly experienced and knowledgeable multidisciplinary team who strive for excellence each and every day. The team work together in a close knit environment and take a multi-disciplinary approach to therapy which has helped form an incredible bond among them, leading to a great culture forming over several years, and regular cake! We are integrated closely into the community and have developed amazing relationships with our families and local partners in the area.
You could be living on some of the most desirable coastline in NSW, if not Australia, all within a short 30min drive from the centre of town, and we aim to provide flexible working arrangements to maintain an optimal work/life balance.
Overall we have a highly varied and diverse caseload across the disciplines, ranging in age, diagnosis, complexity and needs, specifically within the cerebral palsy and disability space. With 75% of our clients under the age of 14 though, this is a great opportunity for you to specialise in early intervention therapy, and grow your career with CPA.

A healthcare or clinical background is essential.
For more information about regional opportunities with Cerebral Palsy Alliance please visit our website

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills including conveying expectations, providing feedback, and facilitating team discussions, communicating risks and barriers to the Regional Manager, and effective engagement with stakeholders and clients to understand their needs and concerns
• Leading through guidance, motivation and support
• Ability to translate strategic priorities of the organisation into meaningful actions for your team
• Problem-Solving: troubleshooting challenges, performing logistical gymnastics and making informed decisions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Data-driven decision-making
• Proficient user of IT
• Commitment to supporting team members to navigate daily challenges as well as their longer-term professional development.
• An understanding of the complex needs of our clients

What's in it for me?

• Exceptional professional development opportunities through CPA's leadership academy as well as access to a suite of online courses run by MCI, a leading registered training organisation
• A relocation allowance for interstate or rural moves of $5000 to help you if you are moving for the role
• 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
• Multiple career pathways including Research, Clinical Governance, Specialisation and Management opportunities
• Additional leave days, including bonus leave, pre-purchased leave, compassionate leave and CPA Day - an additional public holiday (occurs in the period between Boxing Day and New Year's Day)

What We're Looking For:

• Relevant qualifications in allied health
• Evidence of current AHPRA registration or a willingness to attain it.
• A current driver's license.

Ready to Join Us?
To apply, simply select 'Apply' and complete your application. Alternatively, feel free to email [email protected] for more information.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of our world-leading team at CPA! Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with us!
Find out more at CPA's Allied Health page - https://cerebralpalsy.org.au/work-with-us/join-cerebral-palsy-alliances-allied-health-team/

Important information:
At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. 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.
Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to fulfil the inherent requirements of this role. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and engaging workers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. 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.
CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.