Speech Pathologist Grad Program 2026

Better Rehab; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study leave

Ongoing training and upskilling

Flexible working hours

Bonus rewards program

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Victoria is seeking passionate Graduate Speech Pathologists for their 2026 program. Successful candidates will conduct assessments, design therapy plans, and collaborate with teams. Essential qualifications include a degree in Speech Pathology and a strong commitment to participant care. This role offers flexible hours, ongoing training, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation date in 2025 or January 2026 required.
• A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle necessary.
• NDIS check, Working with Children Check, and Police Check needed (or willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Conduct meaningful assessments and design impactful therapy plans.
• Collaborate with a committed MDT to develop client solutions.
• Build enduring relationships with clients.

Skills

Passion for participant care

Ability to work in diverse environments

Collaboration skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology

Job description

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Role

We are seeking passionate Graduate Speech Pathologists to join our industry‑leading Graduate Program kicking off January 2026 with roles available across Victoria:

• Briar Hill
• Geelong
• Mornington
• Pascoe Vale
• Ravenhall
• Narre Warren

You will be supported across all steps of your journey to develop your clinical expertise across the NDIS and the community.

As a Speechie in our team you will help participants from age 6 to 65, across language, mealtimes, dysphagia, aphasia and AAC.

Day‑to‑day You Will

• Conduct meaningful assessments and design impactful therapy plans in diverse environments, from clients' homes to day centres, parks and our clinic rooms.
• Collaborate with a committed MDT to develop innovative solutions for your clients.
• Build enduring relationships with clients and witness the lasting impact of your work.

What makes us Better?

For starters, we're clinician‑led at every level, all the way to the top, so we know what it’s like being in the trenches of care. We’ve built the kind of workplace we always wished existed. Where we don't just say we trust our clinicians — we show it. A community built by clinicians, for clinicians.

Our Values

• We Get Sh*t Done!
• We are People People
• Love What You Do
• Frankly, we Give a Damn
• We Value Ourselves

We Back You, Every Step of the Way

• Support: You'll be surrounded by colleagues who support you through challenges including a buddy from last year’s graduate cohort to answer questions and provide guidance.
• Supervision: Mentorship by a discipline specific 1:1 Supervisor to help you navigate all areas of working with Better Rehab, including your transition into fulltime work within your new office. They will also provide clinical support within the NDIS and your caseload.
• Ongoing Training: 6 months of dedicated induction, training and upskilling to set you up for the rest of the program and your future career.
• Study Leave: 4 full days paid study leave per calendar year.
• Resources: The works‑ laptop, phone + all of our sites have therapy and assessment resources ready to grab and go.

Freedom to Work Your Way

• Better Flex Policy: Flexible hours and the opportunity to flex off when you’ve completed your client work!
• Clear KPIs: Realistic, achievable and sustainable monthly targets.
• Better Rewards Program: Earn bonus pay or extra leave, or redeem points for PD, gadgets and experiences!
• Paid Parental Leave: 8 weeks for the primary carer and 2 for the secondary carer.
• Travel Reimbursement: Work‑related travel paid monthly at 92c per KM under the NDIS Regulated Reimbursement category.
• National Opportunities across 30 Australian sites.

About You

We're after Speechies with a genuine interest in supporting participants with Disability who get restless when they see room for improvement and aren't afraid to speak up about it. Who have a fire in their belly about participant care and treat participant goals like personal missions, not just checkboxes on a form.

You Will Also Hold

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology with a graduation date in 2025 or January 2026.
• A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
• An NDIS check, a Working with Children Check, and a Police Check (or willing 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