• Port Macquarie Relocation
• Up to $5000 relocation allowance available for the right candidate

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.

Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.

About The Team

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.

What Can You Expect?

• The chance to work independently and collaboratively, allowing you to make informed decisions that shape the care provided.
• Extensive professional development, clinical support, and mentorship to enhance your career growth.
• Joining a close-knit and experienced multidisciplinary team, working alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Physiotherapists who are experts in their respective fields.
• A mixed caseload with a strong focus on paediatrics that will establish a solid foundation of experience.
• Not just being heard but being valued-your clinical experience and opinion will be truly appreciated, and action will be taken.
• The opportunity to mentor and supervise new graduates and students, if you wish.
• The possibility of collaborating with research institutes and influencing evidence-based practices.

Why Choose CPA?

• Enjoy flexibility in working hours, compressed hours and the option for both part-time and full-time positions.
• Exceptional professional development opportunities, equating up to $20,000 a year-your growth is our priority.
• Find your career path with multiple opportunities for growth, including Research, Clinical Governance, Specialisation and Management opportunities.
• Benefit from detailed clinical supervision and work closely with our Clinical Governance team-we're invested in your success.
• If you're moving for this role, we offer a relocation allowance of $5000
• Save up to $2,650 per year on taxes through our meal, entertainment, and venue hire benefit.
• Give your family the gift of fitness with our discounted gym/fitness center memberships.
• Enjoy a work-life balance with 12 weeks of paid parental leave and 2 weeks of paid partner leave.
• Additional leave days, including bonus leave, pre-purchased leave, compassionate leave, and CPA day, an extra public holiday (between Boxing Day and New Year's Day).
• Outstanding career growth opportunities and world-class training through our in-house Training Alliance and registered training organization https://trainingalliance.edu.au/

What We're Looking For

• Relevant qualifications in Speech Pathology
• Evidence of current SPA registration or a willingness to attain it.
• A current driver's license.

Ready to Join Us?

To apply, simply select 'Apply Now' and complete your application.

Alternatively, feel free to email [email protected] using the subject line: Speech Pathologist - 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 - https://cerebralpalsy.org.au/work-with-us/join-cerebral-palsy-alliances-allied-health-team/

Important information

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.