New Grad Speech Pathologist: Structured Program & Mentorship

Health Workforce Queensland; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured program

Supervision

Interprofessional learning

Professional development

Community partnerships

Career growth

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Job summary

Health Workforce Queensland in Gladstone invites a Speech Pathology graduate to join our Structured Speech Pathology New Graduate Program. You will provide services across community settings, with comprehensive supervision and mentoring to build clinical confidence.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team across disability, education and health sectors, delivering assessments, therapy, and personalised support for diverse populations while developing professional networks and community

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology or expected graduation before starting.
• Eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia membership.
• Interest in community-based allied health and working with people across the lifespan.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with participants, families and stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn, seek feedback and actively engage in professional development opportunities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to undertake community-based visits.
• Previous experience within disability, paediatrics, community health, aged care, rehabilitation, education or mental health settings is highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Pathology services to participants across a variety of community settings.
• Work with a diverse caseload across disability, health, education and community sectors.
• Deliver communication and swallowing assessments, therapy interventions, reports and personalised support plans that help participants achieve meaningful goals.
• Develop strong relationships with participants, families, carers, schools, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners and other allied health professionals within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in a structured Speech Pathology New Graduate Program designed to support your transition from university into clinical practice.
• Receive regular supervision, mentoring and professional development to build your clinical confidence and skills.
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives and foster partnerships that improve access to allied health services across Queensland communities.
• Build professional networks and learn from experienced clinicians who are passionate about supporting graduate development.
• Join an organisation with a long-standing commitment to developing new graduates and supporting career growth within allied health.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Speech Pathology degree

SPA membership eligibility

Job description

Health Workforce Queensland in Gladstone invites a Speech Pathology graduate to join our Structured Speech Pathology New Graduate Program. You will provide services across community settings, with comprehensive supervision and mentoring to build clinical confidence.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team across disability, education and health sectors, delivering assessments, therapy, and personalised support for diverse populations while developing professional networks and community