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Speech Pathologist - Expression of Interest  

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we are always eager to engage with passionate therapists who want to make an impact in their clients lives. Whether you are a new graduate or an expereinced therapist; if you are interested in a career with Cerebral Palsy Alliance send us your resume and we will be in touch with you to discuss your goals, timeline, and opportunities that might be suitable for you.

Our clinics are located in:

• Prairiewood • Roselands • Kingswood • Wollongong • Nowra • Tuggerah • Croudace Bay • Erina • East Maitland • Port Macquarie • Dubbo • Orange • Alstonville • Canberra • Ryde • Allambie Heights •

As a speech pathologist at Cerebral Palsy Alliance you will provide therapy for clients from early intervention with infants, through to adult clients, all with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities. You may be providing services in one-on-one or group sessions, built on a foundation of evidence based research and tailored to your client's goals. At CPA you will work closely with our occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and exercise physiologists to provide complete and coordinated care. Your day to day work with clients may include:

  • Developing clearer speech and stronger communication skills, language development and literacy
  • Providing assistance with eating, drinking, and swallowing, including providing advice on saliva control and nutrition
  • Working with various communication aids and equipment, including high tech AAC

    • What makes CPA special?

  • Professional Development: We are aproviding you witha detailed learning journeyand1:1guidance froma clinical educatorthroughout your career.
  • Teamwork: You will join aclose-knit and experienced multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively to shape the care provided to clients
  • A rewarding caseload:working with diverse clients and complex disability can be challenging, but also incredibly rewarding as you willhave a direct positive impactinyourclientslives and their independence.
  • Client Centered: Cerebral Palsy Research Institute and an experienced team support you to provideevidence-basedintervention focused on achieving the client's goals
  • Career Growth:A diverse range of career pathways are possible for you includingresearch, clinical governance,specialisationand 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 super. Thisamountincludestax freepackaging; For more information on this please discuss with our recruitment team.

  • Investment in YOU:receiveprofessional developmentopportunities valuedup to $20,000in your first year and $10,000eachyear after that.

  • Relocation allowance:Ifyou'removing for thisrolewe offer a relocation allowance ofup to$5,000, T&Cs apply

  • Tax Benefits:nreduceyour taxable incomethroughfurther optional salary packaging, putting $2,650 towards themeals andentertainmentbenefit.

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

  • A Generous Leave Policy: Enjoy up to 3additionaldays of annual leave,12 weeks of paid parental leave,2 weeks of paid partner leave, compassionate leave, and options foradditionalpre-paid leave. 

    • To be eligible you will need:

  • Relevant qualifications in Speech Pathology

  • Evidence of currentSPAregistration.

  • A current driver's licenseand your own vehicle

    • Our Values: 

    At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity andequitableopportunities, fostering an inclusive culture across the organisation for people with disabilities and lived experience, Aboriginal and TorresStraightIslander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are passionate, respectful, ethical,curiousand courageous. Great Minds Think Differently.

    Ready to Join Us?

    We are committed tosupportinginclusivityfor anyone with diverse needs and lived experience. If there is anythingyou'dlike us to know about your health, abilities, or personal needs so we can help you work safely and comfortably in this role please let us knowso we can discusspossible workplaceadjustments. 

    More information aboutworking for CPA:

    For the safety of our staff and clientswe haveassessed this role as requiring a medium level of physical functionality, more details can be found.

    Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds andadvocates forthe , we area organisation and all workersmustadhere to the.

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