Canberra, ACT, Australia
Occupational Therapist
Full time preferred, may be open to part time for the right candidate
Join our Dynamic team in Canberra:
An exciting opportunity awaits in Australia's Capitol - You could be joining CPA in our Canberra clinic, working closely with a senior multidisciplinary team of 16 therapists. Here you will support clients with Cerebral Palsy or similar neurological presentations, the caseload beckons to those who enjoy working with infants and children whilst also supporting adults across the lifespan.
The site boasts 7 clinical rooms, 4 cars and an accessible gym. We have several rooms with ceiling hoists and plinths to enable access to all clients. The site is equipped with in-house resources, including a magic carpet, lite gait, hi-lo specialised seating, wheelchairs, standing frames and a mix of high tech AAC devices to use with clients. Appointments in Canberra will be both in the clinic, and also out in the community allowing our team to extend support beyond Canberra into surrounding NSW.
At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we pride ourselves on our extensive library of internal professional development available to staff, including the newly launched CPAdvance comprehensive learning platform that supports clinicians to deliver evidenced-based interventions to children aged 0 – 3 years at risk, or diagnosed with, cerebral palsy or similar neuro disabilities. Canberra has regional partnerships with 4 other CPA clinics making up a broader team of 60 employees allowing us to collaborate and bring both training opportunities to staff, career progression, and intervention and support for clients
The Canberra site is an exciting workplace that is well supported in the local community whilst being in an ideal location close to the shopping, hiking and biking trails and green spaces.
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 Occupational Therapy
Evidence of current AHPRA 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 Straight Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.
We are passionate, respectful, ethical, curious and courageous. Great Minds Think Differently.
Ready to Join Us?
Apply through this job advert or email rachel.jennings@cerebralpalsy.org.au
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
Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds and advocates for the rights of clients, we are a child safe organisation and all workers must adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
