Occupational Therapist – Teens, Adults & Complex Needs

Location Erina, NSW, Australia Occupational Therapist Full time preferred but will consider part time for the right candidate About the role: An exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist passionate about working with clients across the lifespan, particularly teens and adults with more complex intervention needs. This role includes supporting activities of daily living, prescribing simple and complex equipment, developing manual handling and positioning plans, recommending minor home modifications, and completing functional assessments. You’ll receive a high level of supervision, mentoring, and specialised training to support your professional growth and success. Join our Dynamic team in Erina: Erina has a team of 10 highly dedicated and passionate therapists including OT, SP, EP, and PT. We have a VERY strong team culture; supportive, social, client-focused, while working very holistically together. We have a range of newer therapists alongside senior therapists with many years of experience, and a strong mentoring culture to support the team. We service clients across the lifespan with a mixed caseload of school aged kids through to adulthood, accessing NDIS supports. Our main focus is supporting clients with Cerebral Palsy and similar disabilities including intellectual, genetic and neurodiverse. We have a relatively new, incredibly well-resourced therapy centre in Erina, with a range of incredible new equipment and technology, including: LiteGait Trainer & Q-Pads, Magic Mirror, Eye-Gaze Devices, specialised telepractice equipment and a custom-built accessible gym. Our centre is centrally located, allowing support to be delivered onsite as well as allowing the flexibility to provide home/school/community visits as needed by the individual client. 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 Our Values: At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity and equitable opportunities for people with disabilities and lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are passionate, respectful, ethical, curious and courageous. Great Minds Think Differently. Ready to Join Us? Apply through this job advert or email [email protected] We are committed to supporting inclusivity for anyone with diverse needs and lived experience. Workplace adjustments can be discussed to create a safe and comfortable workplace that supports your health, abilities, and personal needs. More information about working for CPA: For the safety of staff and clients we have assessed that this role requires a medium level of physical functionality, more details can be found here . Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds and advocates for the rights of clients , we are a child safe organisation and all workers must adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct .