Graduate Speech Pathologist

Geelong Careers; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Supportive team culture

Incentive program

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Geelong Careers is offering a New Graduate Speech Pathologist program in Geelong. You’ll join a collaborative multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care and grow in your clinical practice.

The program supports new graduates through step-by-step clinical development, with opportunities to work across a diverse NDIS caseload and receive weekly clinical supervision.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent.
• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Empathy and genuine desire to help others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify clients' speech, language, and communication needs.
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans based on assessment results.
• Provide direct therapy to clients, utilising evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
• Educate clients and their families about communication strategies and techniques.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Professional development

Empathy

Education

Speech Pathology degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Are you a soon-to-be or recently graduated Speech Pahtologist wanting to start your career in a supportive NDIS setting?

Join our multi-disciplinary team and gain clinical experience while making a different to the lives of people with disability!

We offer a structured New Graduate Program designed to help you transition into clinical practice with a step by step program designed to help you grow into your practice as a Speech Pathologist.

About The Role

As part of our collaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll provide person-centred speech pathology care while developing your skills across a diverse NDIS caseload.

You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Conduct assessments to identify clients' speech, language, and communication needs.
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans based on assessment results.
• Provide direct therapy to clients, utilising evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
• Educate clients and their families about communication strategies and techniques.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities.

About The Candidate

• A relevant degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent qualification.
• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Empathy and a genuine desire to help others.

Why Access Your Supports?

• Flexible work options: With a mix of clinical and community based therapy plus the ability work from home, no two days will ever look the same.
• Supportive Team Culture: Working alongside our Behaviour Support Practitioners, Psychologists, and Occupational Therapists means that you feel connected to the Speech team and the wider Therapy teams.
• Incentive Program: The ability to earn additional incentives above your base salary.
• Clinical Supervision: Regular weekly supervision to start your career so that you feel supported and have a dedicated space to grow and learn.