Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 23rd Feb 2025
- Regional NSW > Port Macquarie
Are you a student Speech Pathologist looking for an incredible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? CPA’s Port Macquarie Clinic are looking for an aspiring speech pathology student to support the team and gain hands on experience alongside their studies.
As the industry leader in disability services, CPA has dedicated a staggering $50 million to research in cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a mission-based organisation that commands a strong community impact. If you are looking to work for an organisation with a global footprint, extensive opportunities for career development and genuine investment in professional and personal growth Cerebral Palsy Alliance could be the perfect organisation for you.
At Port Macquarie we have 9 therapists in all three major disciplines (Speech, OT and Physio) giving everyone the opportunity to learn and grow within a multidisciplinary team. We have a mindset of continuous improvement and community engagement/support, and our self-identified team values are: Kind, supportive, trusting and agile.
Working in a regional area also provides opportunity for rapid career development; young therapists will have the opportunity to work with a huge breadth of diagnoses, ages, and disability types, custom moulded seating, high-tech AAC, early intervention and complex mealtime management, allowing you to grow much more quickly than you might in other locations. Our caseload at Port Macquarie is very diverse with about 75% clients with CP+ and 25% other disabilities (ASD, GDD etc) with a fairly even spread of paediatric and adult clients.
The 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 75%) 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 major resources (hospitals, doctors, dentists, tradies, lawyers, accountants, car yards etc), lower property costs compared to other coastal towns, and almost no traffic/commute challenges.
Currently undertaking qualifications in Speech Pathology
A current learner driver's license or higher
To apply, simply select 'Apply Now' and complete your application. Alternatively, feel free to email [email protected] using the subject line: Allied Health Assistant - Port Macquarie enquiry via EthicalJobs for more information.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of our world-leading team at CPA! Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with us!
Find out more at CPA’s Allied Health page - www.cerebralpalsy.org.au/work-with-us/join-cerebral-palsy-alliances-allied-health-team/.
At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. 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.
Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to fulfil the inherent requirements of this role. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and engaging workers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. 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.
CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.
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