Student Placement - Expressions of Interest for 2026
Location: Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Join our community of students to make a difference to the lives of people with cerebral palsy and similar conditions, and grow your skills and experience as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.
We value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We welcome interest from students with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Details
Student placements provide experience with our allied health therapy teams working with children and adults, supporting our lifestyles, sports and accommodation clients, or gaining experience in our corporate services. This Expression of Interest is for all Cerebral Palsy Alliance sites, listed and unlisted.
Benefits of the Role
* A secondary school, TAFE or university student gains real work experience to apply learning and explore future career goals and pathways.
* Develop important employment skills such as communication, problem solving, teamwork and leadership.
* Allied health student placements will have access to clinical governance and mentoring as part of a multi‑disciplinary therapy team.
* Develop clinical skills and experience working with children and adults within evidence‑based programmes.
Role Requirements
* 16 years and above
* NDIS Worker Screening
* Working with Children Check (NSW)
* Working with Vulnerable People (ACT)
* Important information: 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 students throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe at CPA.
EEO Statement
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.
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process, please contact Christopher O'Neill on
Application Close Date: 17/12/ :59 PM
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