Location

Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Graduate Speech Pathologist

Open to full time or part time

As a Graduate Speech Pathologist, CPA will provide you with opportunities to build a strong, long-term career. Cerebral Palsy is the most common physical disability among children, and at CPA you will be able to have a genuine impact on your clients lives and become an expert in complex disability.

You will be supported by a network of highly experienced clinicians and gain exposure to a team of world-class innovators and leaders, including direct access to the latest gold standard research from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute.

We don’t just invest in your skills, but provide access to an alliance of great minds across CPA, who will help make your journey rewarding and purposeful. Our Graduate program includes:

- A permanent employment offer, commencing with our Allied Health Graduate Program
- Opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team and have access to a network of over 160 therapists for a more wholistic therapy approach
- Up to $20k training investment in your first year for a personalised learning journey, with regular 1:1 clinical supervision and operational support

About the role:

The Wollongong team is a highly experienced and knowledgeable team who strive for excellenceeach and everyday in their brand new, purpose-built facility in North Wollongong. We are integrated closely into the community and have developed amazing relationships with our families and local partners in the area.

We have a highly experienced team for you to work alongside and learn from, including one feeding and mealtime SP specialist who is a clinical educator within the organisation and is at the top of her field, and a physio with 15years experiencewithin the organisation and is an expert in all things CP. We also have Extensive admin support to handle all thosepeskychores on your behalf.

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance our caseload is highly varied and diverse caseload across the disciplines, ranging in age, diagnosis,complexityand needs. With 80% of the clients in Wollongong under the age of 14,



the team also specialises in early intervention therapy, specifically within the cerebral palsy and disability space.

Wollongong is fast becoming one of the most desirable locations in all of NSW, if not Australia; Bordered by the lush escarpment to the west and miles of sand and ocean to the east, with miles of amazing coastline,forestryand national parks to explore. You will have all the services you need locally, from public transport, to schools, shopping centres, hospitals, entertainment centres, sports and universities, and Sydney CBD is just a 1hour drive or a 90-minute scenic train ride away. We aim to provide flexible working arrangements tomaintainan optimalwork/life balance.

What else makes CPA special?

- Professional Development: We are aregistered training organisationproviding 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.
- Relocation allowance: Ifyou'removing for thisrolewe offer a relocation allowance ofup to$5,000, T&Cs; apply
- Tax Perks: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 Torres Straight Islander 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 foundhere.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds andadvocates fortherightsof clients, we areachild safeorganisation and all workersmustadhere to theNDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

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