Job Description

Senior Occupational Therapist

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Complex Physical Disability, Assistive Technology and Transdisciplinary Practice

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Croudace Bay | Full time, with part time considered for the right applicant

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Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist who thrives in complex clinical practice?

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Cerebral Palsy Alliance is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our highly regarded Croudace Bay team. This role is ideal for an OT with strong clinical reasoning, a passion for supporting people with complex physical disability, and a genuine interest in assistive technology, seating and positioning, powered mobility, vehicle modifications, transport access and environmental solutions.

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You will be joining a passionate multidisciplinary team in a well-resourced therapy centre, supporting children, young people and adults to achieve meaningful goals, increase independence and participate more fully in everyday life.

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This is a role for someone who enjoys complexity, values collaboration and wants to keep growing as a clinician.

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Why join our Croudace Bay team?

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Our Croudace Bay site is home to a highly experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech Pathologists. We work together in a collaborative, transdisciplinary way to provide person-centred, evidence-informed services for clients with complex needs.

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The site offers a unique mix of clinical services, including:

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- Custom wheelchair seating and positioning
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- On-site casting services
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- Powered mobility assessment and intervention
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- Complex assistive technology prescription
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- Vehicle modification and transport-related assessment
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- Early diagnosis and early intervention services
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- Bimanual therapy and goal-directed therapy programs
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- Bike riding, school holiday and community participation programs
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- Therapy support for residents in our on-site CPA group homes
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Our team has a strong reputation for excellence in complex disability support. You will work alongside long-standing clinicians with deep expertise, including team members with more than 40 years of combined experience at CPA supporting clients with complex needs.

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The culture at Croudace Bay is supportive, social and deeply connected. We celebrate wins, share knowledge, solve problems together and genuinely back each other.

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About the role

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As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide high quality assessment, intervention and clinical leadership for clients with complex physical disability and support needs.

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Your caseload may include children, young people and adults requiring support with:

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- Complex seating and positioning
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- Manual and powered wheelchair prescription
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- Postural support and pressure care considerations
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- Assistive technology trials and prescription
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- Vehicle access and modifications
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- Transport planning and community access
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- Upper limb function and participation
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- Home, school and community-based intervention
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- Functional independence and daily routines
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- Collaboration with families, support workers, teachers and other professionals
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You will be supported to work within a transdisciplinary model, drawing on the strengths of the broader team while also contributing your own specialist OT expertise.

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This role also offers opportunities to mentor others, contribute to clinical problem solving, support quality practice and continue developing your own area of specialisation.

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We are looking for someone who has

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- Experience working with people with complex physical disability
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- Strong clinical reasoning and confidence managing complex presentations
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- An interest in assistive technology, seating, positioning, mobility and access solutions
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- Experience or interest in vehicle modifications, transport and community participation
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- A collaborative mindset and willingness to work transdisciplinarily
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- A person-centred, strengths-based approach
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- A commitment to evidence-informed practice
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- The ability to build strong relationships with clients, families and teams
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- A willingness to mentor, share knowledge and contribute to team culture
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Experience in complex disability, paediatrics, lifespan practice or neurological conditions would be highly valued.

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What makes CPA special?

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At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, you will be part of an organisation with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, research and client-centred practice.

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We offer:

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- Professional development: CPA is a registered training organisation, offering structured learning pathways, clinical education and ongoing career support.
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- Specialist clinical growth: Develop expertise in complex disability, assistive technology, seating, positioning, mobility, research, clinical governance or leadership.
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- Experienced team support: Work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team with deep knowledge in complex disability practice.
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- Rewarding clinical work: Support clients to achieve meaningful goals that improve daily life, access, independence and participation.
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- Transdisciplinary practice: Collaborate closely with OT, PT, SP, and other professionals to deliver integrated care.
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- Flexibility:



Work across clinic and community settings, with options for full time, part time, compressed hours or negotiated start and finish times.
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What we offer

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- Salary: Clinical salaries are graded, with an approximate range of $80,000 to $140,000 including super and salary packaging benefits, depending on experience. Our recruitment team can provide further detail.
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- Professional development investment: Access professional development opportunities valued up to $20,000 in your first year and $10,000 each year after that.
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- Relocation support: Up to $5,000 relocation allowance, subject to terms and conditions.
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- Tax benefits: Reduce your taxable income through salary packaging, including an optional $2,650 meals and entertainment benefit.
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- Fitness Passport: Discounted gym membership for you and your family.
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- Generous leave: Access up to 3 additional days of leave, 12 weeks paid parental leave, 2 weeks partner leave, compassionate leave and options for additional pre-paid leave.
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Essential requirements

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- Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy
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- Current AHPRA registration
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- Current driver's licence
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- Access to your own vehicle
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- Commitment to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct and child safe practice
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Our values

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At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we champion diversity and equitable opportunities for people with disability and lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and LGBTQIA+ people.

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We are passionate, respectful, ethical, curious and courageous.

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Excellent Minds Think Differently.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. Workplace adjustments can be discussed to support your health, abilities and personal needs.

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For the safety of staff and clients, this role has been assessed as requiring a medium level of physical functionality.

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Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds and advocates for the rights of clients, is a child safe organisation, and all workers must adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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📌 Senior Occupational Therapist (New South Wales)
🏢 Cerebral Palsy Alliance
📍 New South Wales