At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments with families and collect data for groundbreaking research on early communication.
- Company: Join Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, a leader in innovative health research.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, training provided, and reimbursement for travel expenses.
- Other info: Work with a supportive team dedicated to advancing early intervention for families.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in infants' lives while gaining valuable research experience.
- Qualifications: Certified Speech Pathologist with experience in infant assessments and a reliable car.
- Location
- Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Casual Speech Pathologists – Early Communication Research Study
Melbourne | Brisbane | Perth working remotely for Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute
Casual - This role is perfect for someone already working full time or part time as the hours will depend on the number of study applicants at any point in time.
CPA will strive to work alongside your other committments.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Speech Pathologists based in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth to join our research study team in a casual capacity.
In this role, you will
- Conduct enrolment and follow-up assessments (in-person) with families, in collaboration with the central research team.
- Administer standardised communication and developmental assessments with infants (under 2 years) participating in the Early Comms study.
- Contribute to high-quality data collection to support this groundbreaking research.
The work will be ad hoc, depending on the timing of participant enrolment, and will occur intermittently over the next three years (2026–2028).
All assessments will be scheduled flexibly around family and clinician availability.
About the Study
The Early Comms research study is the first clinical trial worldwide to investigate whether it is ever "too early" to provide communication intervention for infants at risk of cerebral palsy.
The study is exploring how early communication intervention can support development of communication skills in infants under 12 months of age.
This national project is led by a multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians who are passionate about advancing early intervention and improving outcomes for families across Australia.
Essential Criteria
- Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia.
- Experience administering the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, 4th Edition (Bayley-4), and communication assessments with infants (under 2 years).
- Australian Business Number (ABN) - this is a contractor role (you will invoice for your time).
- Access to a reliable car and willingness to travel to and from home visits for participant assessments.
- NDIS, Working With Children checks, and any other relevent clearance checks required in your local area
- Training and Support Provided
- Training and equipment to administer the Communication and Symbolic Behaviour Scales Developmental Profile; the Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scales; and the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, 4th Edition.
- Ongoing support from the central research team.
- Reimbursement for travel as per ATO cents per kilometre rates plus tolls.
Why Join Us?
- This is a unique opportunity to contribute to world-first research shaping early communication intervention for infants at risk of cerebral palsy.
- You will work collaboratively with a highly skilled, supportive research team.
- A chance to gain experience in clinical research and early communication development.
- Additional Information
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.
For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here.
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 safeorganisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.
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