Senior Speech Pathologist

Location

Ryde, NSW, Australia

Speech Pathologist

Part time, 3 days per week

Senior experience required

Join our Dynamic team in Ryde :

Based in our Ryde site, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with an experienced, multidisciplinary team of 11, including highly dedicated and passionate OT, PT, SP and EP therapists. We have a stong, client focused and fun team culture and work collaboratively to support our clients goals.

As a well established therapy center the team are generally on site for client appointments, although you may have some offsite appointments if clinically recquired. We have large Therapy rooms, a well equipped plaster / casting room, and a large outdoor therapy space with play equipment. The clinc also has a huge range of assessment and intervention resources as well as incredible new equipment and technology, such as LiteGait Trainer, Magic Carpet, Eye-Gaze devices, specialised telepractice equipment, and outdoor play equipment.

We service clients from across the lifespan from infancy to adulthood – ages 0-65 with CP and other like physical disabilities, but also supporting a wide range of other disabilities including intellectual, genetic, and neurodiverse. We also operate an early intervention clinic for infants 0-2 years old and provide therapy services through the ages of school to adults. You could also be involved in school holiday therapy intensive groups or our monthly on site equipment clinics depending on your experience level and career goals.

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 Speech Pathology

Evidence of current SPA 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 rachel.jennings@cerebralpalsy.org.au

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.