Occupational Therapist

Full time preferred may be open to part time for the right candidate

Join our Dynamic team inCanberra:

An exciting opportunity awaits in Australias 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 4carsand 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-lospecialisedseating wheelchairs standing frames and a mix ofhigh techAAC devices to use with clients. Appointments in Canberra will be both in the clinicand alsoout 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 launchedCPAdvancecomprehensive 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 supportedinthe local community whilst being in an ideal location close to the shoppinghikingand biking trails and green spaces.

What makes CPA special

• Professional Development:we are aregistered training organisationproviding you witha detailed learning journeyand1:1guidance froma clinical educatorthroughout your career.

• Teamwork:join anexperienced multidisciplinary teamincluding SP OT PT and EPworking collaboratively to providecareto clients

• A Rewarding Caseload:workingwith diverse clients and complex disability can be incredibly rewarding witha direct positive impactonclientsdaily experience andindependence.

• Client Centered: Cerebral Palsy Research Institute and an experienced team support you to provideevidence-basedintervention focused on achieving the clients goals

• Career Growth:adiverse range of career pathways are possible for you includingresearch clinical governancespecialisationand 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 $80-140kincl superincludingtax freepackaging;for moreinformationplease discuss with our recruitment team.

• Investment in YOU:receiveprofessional developmentopportunities valuedup to $20000in your first year and $10000eachyear after that.

• Relocation allowance:ifyouremoving for thisrolewe offer anallowance ofup to$5000 T&Cs apply

• Tax Benefits:reduceyour taxable incomefurtherwithanoptional $2650 throughthemeals andentertainmentbenefit.

• Discounted Gym Membership:access to Fitness Passport membership for you and your family

• A Generous Leave Policy: Enjoy up to 3additionaldays of leave12 weeks of parental leave2 weeks of partner leave compassionate leave and options foradditionalpre-paid leave.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Relevant qualifications inOccupational Therapy

• Evidence of currentAHPRAregistration.

• A current drivers licenseand your own vehicle

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.

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