Graduate Speech Pathologist | 360 GO Program

National 360; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Parental Leave

3 x National 360 Days/year to use onPD

Purchased Leave Scheme

Professional development funds

Laptop & mobile phone

Job summary

National 360 in Geelong offers a 12-month graduate experience for Speech Pathology graduates. You will join our 360 GO program designed to transition from university to a rewarding career with structured exposure to key practice areas.

As part of the National 360 team, you will work under supervision, support clients in the community, and develop clinically while pursuing SPA registration and relevant checks. This role is ideal for graduates seeking broad community-based experience.

Qualifications

• You hold a tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• You are or have applied for SPA registration.
• You have an interest in community healthcare.
• You have access to a vehicle and a valid driver's licence.
• You are willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Check and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high-quality, community-based care.
• Provide 1:1 and group supervision with an experienced Clinical Supervisor.
• Prepare for appointments, write reports and complete case notes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support clients.
• Participate in Graduate Curriculum through the online LMS.
• Engage with clients in various settings including home, clinic or telehealth.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Are you ready to launch your career as a Speech Pathologist? Join our wonderful

Geelong team and be part of our industry-leading Graduate Program in 2027!

WHAT IS 360 GO?

National 360's 12-month Graduate Experience, 360 GO, is the perfect opportunity to transition from university to a rewarding career. Available across NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, TAS and SA, 360 GO is designed to equip you with the skills and support needed to become a capable and confident Speech Pathologist.

Recognised By The Allied Health Awards As The Industry's Leading Graduate Program, 360 GO Is Thoughtfully Structured To Provide Exposure To All Key Areas Of Practice, Ensuring Graduates Gain Real-world Knowledge And Experience. Guided By a Graduate Passport To Track Your Journey Every Step Of The Way, 360 GO Comprises Four Key Phases

• Simulated Practice: Simulated Practice sessions provide a safe and controlled environment to practice your therapeutic skills and get comfortable with real-life scenarios before your first client session.
• Experiential Discovery: This is a dynamic, hands-on approach that immerses you in real-life situations, allowing you to connect new information to existing knowledge with everyday applications to enhance the learning process.
• Theoretical Learning: Develop your clinical expertise by strengthening your theoretical foundation through immersive and interactive workshops facilitated by Subject Matter Experts.
• Individualised Development: A custom program will be designed with you so you can follow your preferred roadmap to excellence. Specialise or maintain a diverse caseload, and work towards progressing your career operationally or clinically.

Are you ready to launch your career as a Speech Pathologist? Join our wonderful

Geelong team and be part of our industry-leading Graduate Program in 2027!

WHAT IS 360 GO?

National 360's 12-month Graduate Experience, 360 GO, is the perfect opportunity to transition from university to a rewarding career. Available across NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, TAS and SA, 360 GO is designed to equip you with the skills and support needed to become a capable and confident Speech Pathologist.

Recognised By The Allied Health Awards As The Industry's Leading Graduate Program, 360 GO Is Thoughtfully Structured To Provide Exposure To All Key Areas Of Practice, Ensuring Graduates Gain Real-world Knowledge And Experience. Guided By a Graduate Passport To Track Your Journey Every Step Of The Way, 360 GO Comprises Four Key Phases

• Simulated Practice: Simulated Practice sessions provide a safe and controlled environment to practice your therapeutic skills and get comfortable with real-life scenarios before your first client session.
• Experiential Discovery: This is a dynamic, hands-on approach that immerses you in real-life situations, allowing you to connect new information to existing knowledge with everyday applications to enhance the learning process.
• Theoretical Learning: Develop your clinical expertise by strengthening your theoretical foundation through immersive and interactive workshops facilitated by Subject Matter Experts.
• Individualised Development: A custom program will be designed with you so you can follow your preferred roadmap to excellence. Specialise or maintain a diverse caseload, and work towards progressing your career operationally or clinically.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Role

In this rewarding role, you'll lead the delivery of high-quality, community-based care with support and oversight from your Clinical Supervisor and Team Leader. A typical day at National 360 may involve:

• Supporting clients in the community, in their home, in one of our clinic spaces or via telehealth.
• Enjoy tailored 1:1 and group supervision from a Clinical Supervisor with 20+ years of experience, helping you thrive throughout your graduate journey.
• Preparing for appointments, writing reports, and completing case notes.
• Spending time with your colleagues, attending team meetings or checking in with your Team Leader.
• Completing the Graduate Curriculum on our online LMS.
• Collaborating with your multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Early Childhood Practitioners and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners, all dedicated to making a real impact.

For more information or to request the position description, contact our careers team via email - Tess Veliz, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner via email at ***email_hidden***

About You

You thrive in a supportive, team-driven environment where collaboration and connection matter, and you’re ready to deliver meaningful support to clients in the community. You might have a special interest in paediatrics or mental health or have preference for a generalist caseload. You’re organised, a good communicator, and genuinely care about helping people reach their goals. If you meet the following criteria, we would love to hear from you!

• You hold a relevant Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and hold or have applied for SPA registration.
• You have an interest in community healthcare.
• You have access to your own vehicle and hold a current driver's licence.
• You have or are willing to obtain a NDIS Workers Check and Working with children check.

ABOUT NATIONAL 360

Founded in 2006 by Heidi Long, National 360 has grown into one of Australia’s leading providers of community-based allied health services. With 21 offices across six states, we’re known for our strong local connections and commitment to quality care. As an NDIS-registered provider, our team delivers services in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Behaviour Support, and Early Childhood Intervention.

360 Benefits

As part of our team, you’ll have access to our 360 YOU and 360 Champions programs, which include:

• Generous Paid Parental Leave.
• 3 x National 360 Days/year to use on external PD or simply resting & recharging.
• Up to 5 weeks of annual leave each year via our Purchased Leave Scheme.
• $1500 to spend on professional development annually.
• Comprehensive Clinical and Operational Development Programs, with structured career pathways.
• 24/7 access to mental health and medical support for you and your family via our EAP services, Sonder.
• Fitness Passport and regular wellness initiatives led by our Wellbeing Committee.
• Discounted private health insurance premiums and full excess coverage for planned or emergency hospital stays.
• A laptop & mobile phone.
• Weekly 1:1 Clinical Supervision & mentoring.
• Novated leasing.
• Pet-friendly offices.
• Team-building events and funds for team celebrations.

For further detail about our industry-leading benefits & reward programs, visit https://national360.com.au/360-benefits-rewards/

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

National 360 is committed to responding to all candidates who apply, regardless of the outcome. We strive to ensure that every candidate is treated with fairness and receives clear, timely communication throughout the recruitment process.

We welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, of any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.