Speech Pathologist
Full time preferred, open to part time

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.

About The Role
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.

Resources onsite include:

• Cutting edge therapy resources: eye-gaze technology, huge selection of toys (including CP toys), access to an assortment of specialised assessments
• 4 specialist treatment rooms including a children's gym space
• Working station for delivery of Telepractice
• Surface Pro and Tobi eye gaze camera (AAC)
• Accent 800 (AAC)

What Can You Expect?

• The chance to work independently and collaboratively, allowing you to make informed decisions that shape the care provided.
• Extensive professional development, clinical support, and mentorship to enhance your career growth.
• Joining a close-knit and experienced multidisciplinary team, working alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Physiotherapists who are experts in their respective fields.
• A mixed caseload with a strong focus on paediatrics that will establish a solid foundation of experience.
• Not just being heard but being valued-your clinical experience and opinion will be truly appreciated, and action will be taken.
• The opportunity to mentor and supervise new graduates and students, if you wish.
• The possibility of collaborating with research institutes and influencing evidence-based practices.

Why Choose CPA?

• Enjoy flexibility in working hours, compressed hours and the option for both part-time and full-time positions.
• Exceptional professional development opportunities, equating up to $20,000 a year-your growth is our priority.
• Find your career path with multiple opportunities for growth, including Research, Clinical Governance, Specialisation and Management opportunities.
• Benefit from detailed clinical supervision and work closely with our Clinical Governance team-we're invested in your success.
• If you're moving for this role, we offer a relocation allowance of $5000
• Save up to $2,650 per year on taxes through our meal, entertainment, and venue hire benefit.
• Give your family the gift of fitness with our discounted gym/fitness center memberships.
• Enjoy a work-life balance with 12 weeks of paid parental leave and 2 weeks of paid partner leave.
• Additional leave days, including bonus leave, pre-purchased leave, compassionate leave, and CPA day, an extra public holiday (between Boxing Day and New Year's Day).
• Outstanding career growth opportunities and world-class training through our in-house Training Alliance and registered training organization https://trainingalliance.edu.au/
• CPA Clinical salaries are up to $130,000 equivalent package depending on experience level. A CPA salary includes also have a tax three packaged amount. For more information on this please discuss with our recruitment team.

What We're Looking For:

• Relevant qualifications in Speech Pathology
• Evidence of current SPA 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.