Occupational Therapist

Join our Dynamic team in Orange:

The Orange Therapy team is made of of an experienced multidisciplinary team and supports a large paediatric caseload of clients both in Orange and across Central West NSW. There a strong team culture within the team and a real sense of teamwork and collaboration in supporting life changing client outcomes.

In this role you will work with a varied client caseload where the majority of clients are aged 0-18 (80%) with ~50% being 0-6. The majority of clients CPA support live with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities (~80%). A typical week in the role will include approximately 70% of client sessions being onsite at our centre of Prince Street (both in person or via Telepractice) and 30% being the community including visits to schools, client homes, and day program services. Currently most outreach is within 10 minutes of the site however the team also supports clients and families living in Bathurst, Parkes and Forbes.

We have cutting edge therapy resources in Orange including eye-gaze technology, huge selection of toys (including CP toys), access to an assortment of specialised assessments, Surface Pro and Tobi eye gaze camera (AAC) and Accent 800 (AAC). Within the clinic there are 3 specialist treatment rooms, a children's gym space, and a designated working station for delivery of Telepractice.

Working within the Therapy team at CPA provides therapists with an opportunity to work with an experienced team locally alongside a broader speech pathology team of 60 therapists across NSW/ACT. CPA is a centre of excellence for people living with cerebral palsy and similar conditions which enables creativity and innovative practice to come to life! As an employee at CPA you will have comprehensive and adaptive clinical education support with onsite visits and virtual supervision sessions alongside flexible work arrangements as required.

What makes CPA special?

• Professional Development: we are a registered training organisation, providing you with a detailed learning journey and 1:1 guidance from a clinical educator throughout your career.
  
• Teamwork: join an experienced multidisciplinary team, including SP, OT, PT and EP, working collaboratively to provide care to clients
  
• A Rewarding Caseload: working with diverse clients and complex disability can be incredibly rewarding, with a direct positive impact on clients' daily experience and independence.
  
• Client Centered: Cerebral Palsy Research Institute and an experienced team support you to provide evidence-based intervention focused on achieving the client's goals
  
• Career Growth: a diverse range of career pathways are possible for you including research, clinical governance, specialisation and 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 $80-140k incl super including tax free packaging; for more information, please discuss with our recruitment team.
  
• Investment in YOU: receive professional development opportunities valued up to $20,000 in your first year and $10,000 each year after that.
  
• Relocation allowance: if you're moving for this role, we offer an allowance of up to $5,000, T&Cs apply
  
• Tax Benefits: reduce your taxable income further with an optional $2,650 through the meals and entertainment benefit.
  
• Discounted Gym Membership: access to Fitness Passport membership for you and your family
  
• A Generous Leave Policy: Enjoy up to 3 additional days of leave, 12 weeks of parental leave, 2 weeks of partner leave, compassionate leave, and options for additional pre-paid leave.
  

Eligibility Criteria:

• Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy
  
• Evidence of current AHPRA registration.
  
• A current driver's license and your own vehicle
  

CPA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience and will happily accommodate reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.


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.


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.