Job description
- 12-month secondment opportunity – Full time
A fantastic opportunity exists to join Cerebral Palsy Alliance in a twelve month position as the Therapy Manager of the Prairiewood team. This opportunity is a result of a number of internal promotions throughout the organisation, and we are hopeful that the 12 month opportunity could be extended for a successful candidate.
As the industry leader in disability services, CPA has dedicated a staggering $50 million to research in cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a mission-based organisation that commands a strong community impact. As a valued member of the Therapy Services team, you will have the opportunity to explore various areas of speciality which include Research, Early Diagnostic Clinic, Innovations, Clinical Governance, and Management opportunities. We are proud to be the world leaders in this space and our passion for innovation drives us to provide the latest therapies and early learning programs to our clients.
If you are looking to work for an organisation with a global footprint, extensive opportunities for career development and genuine investment in professional and personal growth Cerebral Palsy Alliance could be the perfect organisation for you.
About The Team
You will be leading a team of 20 at our Prairiewood site, including a multidisciplinary team working with a divers caseload. Paediatric clients form the majority of our caseload at Prairiewood, and we are a highly innovative, experienced, supportive, and social team. The facility has numerous therapy rooms, as well as an organisation funded baby clinic to support children under 2 at risk of Cerebral Palsy.
In this role you will be supported not only by the Regional Manager (to whom the position reports) but by a network of therapy managers across CPA, and in particular the three other South West Sydney therapy managers. You will also have access to various modes of leadership training including online courses and face to face sessions facilitated by Regional Managers, internal business partners and external subject matter experts.
The position is site-based, with the opportunity to work from home one/day per week once settled in the role. There will also be days spent at head office in Allambie (Sydney) on occasion.
Clinical Allied Health background is essential.
Required Skills
- Strong communication skills including conveying expectations, providing feedback, and facilitating team discussions, communicating risks and barriers to the Regional Manager, and effective engagement with stakeholders and clients to understand their needs and concerns
- Leading through guidance, motivation and support
- Ability to translate strategic priorities of the organisation into meaningful actions for your team
- Problem-Solving: troubleshooting challenges, performing logistical gymnastics and making informed decisions in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Data-driven decision-making
- Proficient user of IT
- Commitment to supporting team members to navigate daily challenges as well as their longer-term professional development.
- An understanding of the complex needs of our clients
What’s in it for me?
- Exceptional professional development opportunities through CPA’s leadership academy as well as access to a suite of online courses run by MCI, a leading registered training organisation
- A relocation allowance for interstate or rural moves of $5000 to help you if you are moving for the role
- Up to $2,650/year tax-savings through meal, entertainment and venue hire benefit
- Wellbeing allowance of $100 per year (have massage on us or buy new sneakers)
- Discounted gym/fitness centre membership for your whole family
- Multiple career pathways including Research, Clinical Governance, Specialisation and Management opportunities
- Additional leave days, including bonus leave, pre-purchased leave, compassionate leave and CPA Day – an additional public holiday (occurs in the period between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day)
Ready to Join Us?
To apply, simply select ‘Apply Now’ and complete your application. Alternatively, feel free to email [email protected] using the subject line: Therapy Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs for more information.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of our world-leading team at CPA! Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with us!
Find out more at CPA’s Allied Health page.
Important information:
At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. 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.
Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to fulfil the inherent requirements of this role. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and engaging workers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. 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.
CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.