Graduate Speech Pathologist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CPD allowance

Flexible working

Job summary

Early Start Australia is offering a 12‑month graduate program to support new graduates from student to independent clinician. Expect structured induction with clinical skills training, a buddy, clinician shadowing, weekly supervision, and a clear ramp‑up to managing your own caseload.

You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team at the Caroline Springs clinic, delivering early intervention speech pathology services, completing assessments, and building family‑centred plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and registration with SPA.
• Experience in pediatric speech pathology or clinical placement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver early intervention speech pathology services to children and families, supporting communication, participation, and independence.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments (formal and informal) to identify speech, language, and developmental needs.
• Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based therapy plans aligned with family goals and child needs.
• Work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams using a key worker/transdisciplinary approach.
• Monitor, review, and adapt therapy programs based on client progress and feedback.
• Provide education, resources, and ongoing support to empower families in decision-making and home-based practice.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and NDIS-related records within required timeframes.
• Build strong relationships with schools, health professionals, and support coordinators to support client outcomes.

Skills

Speech pathology

Child development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

• Job Function Group: Health
• Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

On the Early Start Australia Graduate program, you’ll feel all in from day one. In a close-knit allied health team, learning from each other and building lasting friendships along the way. With dedicated clinical supervision, mentoring and training, we’ll support you to grow with confidence – while making a positive impact in the lives of children and their families.

About the Graduate program

Our 12-month graduate program is designed to help you progress from student to thriving therapist. You can expect:

• Structured induction with clinical skills training and a dedicated buddy.
• Clinician shadowing before leading sessions independently.
• Weekly supervision with an experienced clinician.
• Supported ramp-up to managing your own caseload.
• Learning and development built into your week.
• Ongoing support from your multidisciplinary team and team leader.

What you’ll do at our Caroline Springs clinic:

• Deliver early intervention speech pathology services to children and families, supporting communication, participation, and independence.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments (formal and informal) to identify speech, language, and developmental needs.
• Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based therapy plans aligned with family goals and child needs.
• Work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams using a key worker/transdisciplinary approach.
• Monitor, review, and adapt therapy programs based on client progress and feedback.
• Provide education, resources, and ongoing support to empower families in decision‑making and home‑based practice.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and NDIS-related records within required timeframes.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders (e.g., schools, health professionals, support coordinators) to support client outcomes.

What you’ll get

Support

• Dedicated buddy to help you settle in
• 1:1 supervision with an experienced clinician
• Discipline and peer‑to‑peer support sessions
• Admin support so you can focus on learning and therapy

Grow with confidence

• CPD allowance + paid professional development leave
• Structured clinical and soft skills training
• Clear path from graduate to independent clinician, and beyond
• Local and global career opportunities through the APM Group

Flexibility and wellbeing

• Up to 12 weeks annual leave
• Flexible working options as you progress
• Wellbeing support for you and your family

Reward and recognition

• Competitive graduate salary + bonus program
• Registration and professional membership contribution
• Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, where applicable

What you’ll bring

• Relevant qualification in Speech Pathology
• Membership / registration with relevant bodies (SPA)
• Current Driver’s License and vehicle
• Current Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Registration (state specific)
• NDIS workers screening check & Police Check
• Accredited first aid & CPR certificate
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Exceptional observational and report writing skills

Who we are

We’re a dedicated and passionate team of allied health professionals helping children and young people aged 0‑16 to reach their full potential. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely with families to deliver personalised, evidence‑based support across communication, motor, cognitive and social development. We are a registered NDIS provider and our clinics offer therapy under different funding models. As part of the APM Group, you have the opportunity to grow your career in Human Services across multiple global brands and geographies. A diverse team of over 16,000 people across 11 countries with a shared purpose – to enable better lives for our employees and the communities we work in. Our work enables the people we serve to realise their ambitions and aspirations through sustainable employment, independence, better health and wellbeing and increased social participation.

Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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