Dubbo Team Leader
Full time or part time optionsavailable
A fantastic opportunity exists to join Cerebral Palsy Alliance(CPA)as the Team Leader of the Dubbo Therapy Team!
CPA is a ground-breaking global centre ofexpertisefor cerebral palsy research advocacyinterventionand assistive technology innovation. As a Team Leader/ Senior Therapist you will have the opportunity to not only support our local therapy team but also enhance your leadership skills and join CPAs Therapy Leadership team which is spread across NSW and the ACT.
The Dubbo therapy teamis made up of9 localtherapistsincluding occupational therapistsphysiotherapistsand speech pathologists. Themultidisciplinaryteamis very experiencedand is supported by aClient Services Consultant local TeamLeaderandTherapy Manager.
OurTherapycentrein Gipps Streetisabout to undergo an exciting refurbishment and our local team have access toall ofthe resourcesto bestsupportourclients and families.The team also provides servicesincommunityand works closely with our team in Orange to service clients across theOrana region/Central West.
This position is currentlyfull time with half of your week spent leading the team with support from the sites Therapy managerand the other half spent managing a caseload as a seniortherapist.
At CPA we aim to be as flexible as possible to suit your lifestyle and balance the needs of the team.In this role you will be supported not only byDubbos Therapy Manager(to whom the position reports) but by a network of therapy leaders across CPA.You will also have access to various modes of leadership training including online courses and face to face sessionsfacilitatedby Regional Managers internal businesspartnersand external subject matter experts.
A clinicalbackground in OT PT SP or EP is essential.
For more information about regional opportunities with Cerebral Palsy Alliance please visit ourwebsite
Whatsin it for me
Exceptional professional development opportunities through CPAs leadership academy as well as access to a suite of online courses run by MCI a leading registered training organisation
A relocation allowance for interstate or rural moves of $5000 to help you if you are moving for the role
Up to $2650/year tax-savings through meal entertainment and venue hire benefit
Wellbeing allowance of $100 per year (have massage on us or buy new sneakers)
Discounted gym/fitness centre membership for your whole family
Multiple career pathways including Research Clinical Governance Specialisation and Management opportunities
Additionalleave days including bonus leave pre-purchased leave compassionateleaveand CPA Day- anadditionalpublic holiday (occurs in the period between Boxing Day and New Years Day)
Required Skills
Strong communicationskills including conveying expectations providing feedback andfacilitatingteam discussions communicating risks and barriers to the Regional Manager and effective engagement with stakeholders and clients to understand their needs and concerns
Leading through guidancemotivationand support
Ability to translate strategic priorities of the organisation into meaningful actions for your team
Problem-Solving: troubleshooting challenges performing logisticalgymnasticsand making informed decisions in collaboration with stakeholders
Data-driven decision-making
Proficient user of IT
Commitment to supporting team members to navigate daily challenges as well as their longer-term professional development.
An understanding of the complex needs of our clients
Our Values:
At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity andequitableopportunities for people with disabilities and lived experience Aboriginal and TorresStraightIslander people culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA community.
We are passionate respectful ethicalcuriousand courageous. Great Minds Think Differently.
Ready to Join Us
We are committed tosupportinginclusivityfor anyone with diverse needs and lived experience.Workplaceadjustments canbe discussedtocreate asafeandcomfortableworkplace that supportsyourhealth abilitiesandpersonal needs.
More information aboutworking for CPA:
For the safety of staff and clientswe haveassessedthatthis rolerequiresa medium level of physical functionality more details can be foundhere.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds andadvocates fortherightsof clients we areachild safeorganisation and all workersmustadhere to theNDIS Worker Code of Conduct.
CPA is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for CP services and support, research, technology and innovation, and advocacy.or CP services and support, research, technology and innovation, and advocacy.