Occupational Therapist

Full time, open to part time for the right applicant. Join our dynamic team in Alstonville: The Alstonville team is extremely experienced and has consistently been delivering positive client outcomes in the Far North Coast region for many years. There is a strong team culture that has developed over many years and a real sense of teamwork and collaboration when on site.

Due to the rural nature of the location, therapists will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team with a huge breadth of diagnoses, ages, and disability types - particularly access to early intervention clients providing the opportunity for rapid career development. At Alstonville, an average caseload is about 40% on-site and 60% community based, and we also provide outreach support across the Far North Coast.

The clinic is very well resourced, with a fleet of cars, ceiling hoists, eye-gaze technology, a huge selection of toys, an assortment of specialised assessments, a full switch kit, and 3 specialist treatment rooms including a gym space. We can provide tailored flexible working arrangements which suit you and your family situation.

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 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.

For the safety of staff and clients, we have assessed that this role requires a medium level of physical functionality. 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. 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.

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.