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 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.

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, 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 opportunities include gaining 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.

Location:

This Expression of Interest is for all Cerebral Palsy Alliance sites both listed and unlisted.

Benefits of the role:

• As a secondary school, TAFE or university student gain real work experience to apply your learnings and explore your 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 programs.

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.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and students and volunteers. 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 Elaine Young on students@cerebralpalsy.org.au.