Graduate Speech Pathologist – North Western Melbourne

Everyday Independence; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Vehicle options

Mobile

Laptop

Salary boost up to $10,000

PD leave and allowance

Job summary

Everyday Independence in Craigieburn, Melbourne, invites graduates to join its Graduate Speech Pathologist program. You will be supported to develop clinical skills across homes, schools and communities and work within an interdisciplinary team.

The program provides structured supervision, PD leave and allowance, and a competitive salary with vehicle options, laptop and mobile. You may access opportunities to boost earnings up to $10,000.

Qualifications

• Recent Speech Pathology degree and SPA registration (current or pending).
• Experience collaborating in interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to deliver evidence-based therapy in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based therapy in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.
• Empower participants to reach personal goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to share ideas and create solutions.
• Build meaningful relationships to drive positive change.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based therapy

Community engagement

Education

Speech Pathology degree

SPA registration (current or pending)

Tools

NDIS knowledge

Job description

Graduate Speech Pathologist – North Western Melbourne

Graduate Speech Pathologist – North Western Melbourne

Job title – Graduate Speech Pathologist

Location – Craigieburn

Employment Type – Full time, Part time (4 days per week) or 9-day fortnight

Salary – $80,104.00 - $84,609.85 per annum (inclusive of annual leave loading)

• superannuation
• vehicle options
• mobile
• laptop
• options to boost salary up to $10,000

Supervision and Support – Structured support and supervision from supervisors, team leaders and peers

Professional Development – PD leave and allowance

Step into a career that empowers you and others.

Whether you're about to graduate, newly qualified or already working after university, our graduate program is designed to meet you where you are.

You'll get the support you need to grow your confidence, build your skills and create lasting, positive change for people with disability.

About Everyday Independence

With over 40 hubs across Australia, Everyday Independence is committed to changing the game for people with disabilities. Working in the social model, our united team of talented change makers is on a mission to make inclusion possible for all Australians.

As one of Australia's largest therapy providers, Everyday Independence is growing with confidence and welcoming passionate, purpose driven practitioners who want to make a real impact. At Everyday Independence, you'll find job stability, structured mentoring and supervision, continuous learning and professional development, career pathways and a values-driven culture.

What Awaits You in Our Graduate Program

Not all graduate programs are created equal, ours prepares you for real-world success beyond your degree.

What You’ll Do

• Be supported to deliver evidence-based therapy in environments that matter most to participants -homes, schools, workplaces, and communities
• Empower participants to overcome barriers and achieve their personal goals
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to share ideas and create innovative solutions
• Build meaningful relationships that drive positive change with participants

Your First Year Includes:

• Comprehensive Induction: Your first month is dedicated to building foundational skills and understanding interdisciplinary teamwork
• 1:1 Clinical Supervision: Get personalised guidance from experienced clinical supervisors to enhance your clinical confidence and skills
• Structured Learning: Dive into both interdisciplinary and discipline-specific modules, covering the fundamentals of therapy planning, high-impact interventions, multi-modal communication, and managing complex behaviours
• Professional Development: Strengthen your clinical expertise with a tailored approach while also developing essential professional skills like time management, coaching, and participant engagement
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Learn alongside other disciplines to broaden your impact

Why Choose Us?

• Career Pathways: Explore your clinical passions with opportunities to specialise and lead
• Support Network: Connect with experienced clinical supervisors, and a nationwide team of passionate therapists
• Learn from Leaders: Work alongside industry experts who will inspire your growth
• Reducing non-billable admin tasks: Utilising an AI-powered health scribe as part of our commitment to improve service delivery
• Competitive Salary Package: Attractive remuneration, plus additional benefits such as vehicle options, laptop, phone, and performance and loyalty bonuses
• Bonus Potential: Earn up to $4,000 annually for meeting role expectations and up to $10,000 annually by increasing your billable time to support more participants
• National Flexibility: With hubs across Australia, grow your career wherever life takes you
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing initiatives, purchased leave options, paid parental leave and confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tools for Success: Start with a laptop, phone, and everything you need to thrive
• Vehicle Options: Choose kilometre reimbursement or lease a company vehicle

What You’ll Need

• A recently completed Speech Pathology degree and current (or pending) SPA registration
• Ability to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
• A valid Australian driver’s license and willingness to work in community settings

Our Graduates Say

"The Interdisciplinary Practice Graduate Program has enabled me to gain hands-on experience while providing ample opportunities for continued professional development. I value the flexible work hours, the variety of mentoring opportunities and the importance Everyday Independence places on creating a positive hub life to ensure it's a great place to work." - Gemma, Graduate Speech Pathologist