Graduate Speech Pathologist - 2026 Graduate Program

Better Rehab; City Of Joondalup; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study leave days

Bonus pay and extra leave

Flexible working hours

Laptop and therapy kits

National opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Joondalup seeks Graduate Speech Pathologists for its Graduate Program beginning in January 2026. This position emphasizes the development of clinical skills in NDIS and community practice, and supports participants aged 6-65 with diverse needs. You will conduct assessments, deliver tailored therapy plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. This role comes with benefits including structured training, flexible hours, and rewards programs.

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2025 or January 2026.
• Valid driver's licence and vehicle access.
• NDIS Worker Check, Working With Children Check, and Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Conduct meaningful assessments and design therapy plans.
• Deliver therapy across various locations including homes and clinics.
• Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Build long-term relationships with participants.

Skills

Passion for supporting people with disability

Ability to speak up for improvements

Treating participant goals seriously

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Job description

Graduate Speech Pathologist - 2026 Graduate Program | Joondalup role at Better Rehab

Why Join Better Rehab?

• National, clinician-led organisation — founded by clinicians, for clinicians
• Industry-leading Better Flex and Better Rewards programs
• Participant-first care, guided by strong values
• A graduate program built to genuinely support you — not throw you in the deep end

Our Values

At Better Rehab, our values shape how we work, how we support each other, and how we care for participants:

• We Get Sh*t Done - Our participants and colleagues rely on us. We don’t waste time, and we work hard to help people achieve goals they never thought possible.
• We Are People People - We genuinely care about our interactions with each other and our participants, and are proudly free of politics and bureaucracy.
• Love What You Do - We're driven by a shared commitment to achieve remarkable outcomes. We strive to foster an environment of enthusiasm and commitment.
• Frankly, We Give a Damn - We're dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those we support, and we're committed to providing our team with the resources they need to do just that.
• We Value Ourselves - We have confidence in our skills, training and experience. We recognise if and when we need support. We care for ourselves in order to care for others.

About The Role

We are seeking Graduate Speech Pathologists to join our industry-leading Graduate Program, commencing January 2026, based in Joondalup WA.

You’ll develop your clinical skills across NDIS and community practice, supporting participants aged 6‑65 years across:

• Language
• Mealtimes & feeding
• Dysphagia
• Aphasia
• AAC

Your Day-to-Day

• Conduct meaningful assessments and design impactful therapy plans
• Deliver therapy across homes, day centres, parks and clinic rooms
• Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Build long‑term relationships and see the real impact of your work

Our Graduate Program - How We Back You

We believe grads thrive when support is structured, visible and consistent.

You’ll Receive

• A graduate-specific induction week covering NDIS, community practice and life at Better Rehab
• A buddy from the previous graduate cohort
• 1:1 discipline-specific supervision supporting clinical growth and your transition to full‑time work
• 6 months of structured induction, training and upskilling
• 4 paid study leave days per calendar year
• Laptop, phone and fully resourced therapy kits at every site

Flexibility & Rewards

• Better Flex Policy — flexible hours and the ability to flex off once client work is complete
• Clear, realistic KPIs — achievable and sustainable monthly targets
• Better Rewards Program — bonus pay, extra leave, PD, tech or experiences
• Paid Parental Leave — 8 weeks (primary carer), 2 weeks (secondary)
• Travel reimbursement — paid monthly at 92c/km (NDIS regulated rate)
• National opportunities across 30+ Better Rehab locations

About You

You’re a Graduate Speech Pathologist Who

• Has a genuine passion for supporting people with disability
• Gets restless when you see room for improvement and aren’t afraid to speak up
• Treats participant goals like personal missions, not checkboxes

You will also have

• A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology (graduating in 2025 or January 2026)
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle
• NDIS Worker Check, Working With Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

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Commitment To Diversity

At Better Rehab, we embrace diversity, inclusivity and a fair recruitment process encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Learn more at www.betterrehab.com.au