Our CPA Dubbo site are looking to grow the team, this is a great opportunity for part-time or full-time Speech Pathologists or short/long term contracts.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is the industry leader in disability services with 16 Therapy specific sites across NSW and ACT and over 160 Therapists. Using the latest international science, we provide the latest therapies and early learning programs. To date, CPA has dedicated $50 million for research into cerebral palsy and are the world leaders in this space.

CPA's Allied Health team have a strong focus on best practice and evidence based solutions. You will have the support of our Clinical Governance team who are seniors and leaders in their disciplines and provide education, training, supervision and mentoring to all our therapists - they are specialists in the field of CP and disabilities.

About the role

• You will have the opportunity to work independently and in a group setting - allowing you to make informative decision making
• You will receive extensive professional development, clinical support and mentorship.
• The opportunity to work on a mixed caseload that will provide you with a solid foundation
• Your clinical experience and opinion will be valued and action taken
• You will have the opportunity to be involved in the professional journey of new grads and students and utilise your skillset and knowledge to train, mentor and supervise (if you wish)
• Join a close knit and experienced multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist and Physiotherapists
• Have access to strong links with research institute & advocate for evidence-based practices

This is an established and experienced team with a strong MDT approach and high level of clinical expertise. There a strong team culture that has developed over many years and a really sense of teamwork and collaboration when on site. Working with a mixed caseload, this role is located at our Dubbo site with appointments mainly onsite and is a regional hub for a lot of smaller towns and communities and a great base to explore Western NSW.

You will bring:

• Have membership or eligibility for SPA registration
• Willingness to function autonomously and as part of a team
• Current drivers' license

Benefits of working at CPA

• Exceptional professional development opportunities, equating up to $20,000 a year
• Flexibility - compressed hours, working from home options, flexibility surrounding hours
• A relocation allowance for interstate or rural moves of $5000 to help you if you are moving for the role
• Opportunity for part time or full time Speech Pathologists
• Up to $2,650/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
• Work closely with the Governance team and have detailed Clinical Supervision (each CPA Therapist has an allocated Clinical Supervisor)
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave
• Additional leave days, including bonus leave, pre-purchased leave, compassionate leave and CPA Day - an additional public holiday (occurs in the period between Boxing Day and New Year's Day)
• Outstanding career growth opportunities and our world class training through our inhouse Training Alliance, our inhouse registered training organisation - https://trainingalliance.edu.au/

Apply

Please select 'Apply Now' to complete your application or email [email protected] using the subject line: Speech Pathologist - Dubbo enquiry via EthicalJobs for more information.

Important information

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community. 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. As such all employees at CPA must be triple vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to their start date. 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.