• Do you have proven experience in managing a team of allied health professionals to ensure quality outcomes for people with a disability?
• Are you keen to work for a large organisation with robust networking opportunities?
• Are you a true leader looking for the natural next step?

About Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Cerebral Palsy Alliance has over 150 established sites throughout metropolitan, regional and rural NSW and the ACT. We have over 2500 employees and provide services to 6000 clients. For over a decade we have been the world leaders in providing therapy and driving research into the prevention, treatment and cure of Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is also a registered training organisation ensuring employees receive the best possible training, guidance and mentoring to reach their full potential.

At Cerebral Palsy we pride ourselves on our high-quality family-centred therapies, life skills programs, equipment and support for people living with cerebral palsy or physical and neurological disabilities and their families. Our priority is to support people living with disabilities to lead an independent and inclusive life.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Regional Therapy Manager (Northern NSW), you will be responsible for service delivery and operational leadership of an experienced allied health team based in Alstonville.

You will lead a team of 12 comprising of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and client service consultants with an aim to deliver high quality, client-focused and outcome driven services to clients with a disability.

You will also be responsible for the implementation of operational business plans and will assist with the development and implementation of strategy, continuous improvement and maximisation of productivity within the greater region, achievement of performance targets and for establishing and maintaining relationships within the community.

This role is a permanent, full time role and requires a natural leader with excellent communication and influencing skills to support the effective behaviours and ensure the culture of the Alstonville office maintains the positive CPA value driven culture.

What do we offer?

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Access to CPA's leadership development program
• Up to $2,650/year tax-savings through meal, entertainment and venue hire benefit
• Discounted gym/fitness centre membership for your whole family
• Excellent professional development, mentoring and coaching
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Robust state-wide networking opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Free income protection insurance with organisation's super fund
• Annual well-being allowance
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Pre-purchased leave arrangements

About you

• Understanding of the rights of people with a disability
• Proven advanced people management skills
• Sound problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Proven experience managing a community based, health or disability service
• Demonstrated ability to lead during times of uncertainty and constant change
• Strong commercial acumen and sound business management skills that ensure the delivery of quality service outcomes whilst achieving financial KPI's
• Excellent understanding of customer service standards and demonstrated ability to manage a team to provide exceptional customer service
• Strong community networks within the region
• Current Valid Driver's License in NSW
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one before commencement
• Come and work for an organisation that will make you stand out from the crowd. Back yourself to work for an industry leader where your passion for delivering superior outcomes for clients will be recognised and rewarded

Important information:

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.

PLEASE NOTE: Cerebral Palsy Alliance has a relentless commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff, as such all employees at CPA must be triple vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to their start date. 

Please click 'Apply' to complete your application.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from those who identify as having a disability, identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) or sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTIQA+).

CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.