Who are we?

We are the Cerebral Palsy Support Network - we support and empower people with disability.

CPSN is an organisation that provides information, services and supports to people with cerebral palsy (and like conditions) and their families.

We are passionate about human rights, person centred approaches and creating environments and opportunities for people to succeed in their goals.

The Opportunity

Support the effective translation of quality standards into practice.

Reporting to our General Manager, Operations and Client Outcomes, the Practice Advisor is responsible for implementing strategies and plans to support CPSN’s organisational practice in the support of clients accessing CPSN’s services, including but not limited to NDIS participants.

The Practice Advisor will provide advice, guidance and support to ensure frontline workers have and/or develop the skills and knowledge of practice and clinical governance requirements.

The Practice Advisor is dedicated to improving the capability of the Innovative Choices program and plays a key role in translating and practically implementing policy and procedure to support best practice approaches to service delivery.

Key Role Accountabilities:

• Provide advice and recommendations on how to improve practice and/or meet new or changing Practice Standards, including child safe practices
• Participate and assist in the development and delivery or relevant staff training
• Lead the practical implementation of organisational plans and strategies relating to practice
• Facilitate periodic reviews to ensure governance controls are in place and working effectively
• In collaboration with other service delivery staff, support the learning and understanding of Support Workers delivering complex health supports

We see this role as part-time, and the hours for this role are negotiable depending on the candidate.

Why CPSN?

Flexible, positive, supportive and collaborative environment with added perks!

We can offer you:

• An amazing work life balance with flexible working conditions (including remote work and shortened week or fortnight structures)
• Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax-free p.a.)
• A range of additional and generous leave entitlements
• A supportive, encouraging, innovative and passionate team
• Experience delivering a unique support model in the disability services sector
• On-going training, team support and professional development

What you need to succeed!

You need to live CPSN's values, drive human rights and be a great team player.

Having a shared vision and mutual values is our foundation for success. Our values are: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Courage and Responsiveness.

In addition to being a value-match to CPSN, you need:

• Experience working under the NDIS and disability sector and a strong understanding of provider obligations
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. human services, community services, disability) or relevant experience
• Strong people orientation and respect for organisational values and culture

We strongly encourage people with Cerebral Palsy (or other lived and relevant experience of CP) to apply.

Please don't delay applying as we may be checking and progressing applications before the closing date.

For more information about this great opportunity, please contact Kellie O’Shea, General Manager, Operations and Client Outcomes on 03 9478 1001.

At CPSN, we know we are at our best when our team represents the communities we serve. We are proud of our commitment to providing a supportive work environment for all team members. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including the LGBTQIA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities.

CPSN has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in the best interests of children and young people and keeping them safe at all times. Employment with CPSN is subject to the following forms of pre-employment safety screening such as the NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Checks. This role is only available to Australian Residents or to those who hold the right to work in Australia. CPSN is an equal opportunity employer.

No Recruitment Agencies, please.