Full time, open to part time for the right applicant
Join our Dynamic team in Port Macquarie:
As part of our team in Port Macquarie you have the opportunity to join an experienced multidisciplinary team alongside 7 therapists. Our team of Speechies, Physios and OTs have adopt a strong team culture and our self-identified team values include being kind, supportive, trusting and agile in everything that we do.
A typical client caseload at CPA includes working with people living with Cerebral palsy and similar conditions in the majority with >70% being 0-18. Working in a regional area provides opportunity for rapid career development; therapists will have the opportunity to work with a breadth of diagnoses, ages, and disability types, as well as custom moulded seating, high-tech AAC, early intervention and complex mealtime management.
The Port Macquarie clinic is exceptionally well-resourced with 4 specialist treatment rooms, pool cars, ceiling hoists, eye-gaze technology, magic carpet, huge selection of toys, full switch kit (environmental access), wheelchair scale etc. Whilst the majority of your clients will be seen in the clinic (about 70%) we also visit some clients in their homes or community settings. We work on a ‘regional outreach’ model, meaning we service large community hubs in clustered blocks. The frequency of our visits varies, but we will service clients across Port Macquarie/Wauchope, Taree, Forster, Kempsey, and Coffs Harbour.
Port Macquarie is a major regional hub, you can get the flavour of a rural environment whilst still having with access to all necessary resources, lower property costs compared to other coastal towns, and almost no traffic/commute challenges.
Teamwork: join an experienced multidisciplinary team, including SP, OT, PT and EP, working collaboratively to provide care to clients
Relocation allowance: if you're moving for this role, we offer an allowance of up to $5,000, T&Cs apply
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.
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.
