Speech Pathologist | Graduate Program

Avina Therapy; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

Regular supervision

Multidisciplinary learning

Job summary

Avina Therapy invites graduates to join its 12-month Graduate Program for Speech Pathology, offering a structured pathway from university into clinical practice with a 9-week onboarding and gradual caseload ramp-up.

You'll be supported through shadowing with experienced clinicians, regular discipline-specific supervision, and multidisciplinary learning across Therapy Pro, Adaptability Therapy and Tashacare teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Pathology completed or nearing completion.
• Speech Pathology Australia membership or eligibility.
• NDIS documentation and report writing.
• Curiosity, initiative and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-informed, person-centred Speech Pathology services across community, clinic, home and school environments.
• Caseload will build gradually as skills and confidence develop with ongoing clinical support.

Education

Bachelor/Master in Speech Pathology

Job description

Build confidence, broaden your skills and start your Speech Pathology career supported.

Avina might be a new name, but you may already know some of our teams. Therapy Pro, Adaptability Therapy and Tashacare have come together as Avina - one national allied health and behaviour support community with
400+ clinicians across QLD, NSW, VIC and SA.

We deliver Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Positive Behaviour Support, Physiotherapy and other allied health services across the lifespan.
Our values guide how we work every day:
Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful

Your Graduate Year at Avina

Your first year as a Speech Pathologist should be about developing your clinical identity, building confidence and having people around you who you can turn to when you're still figuring things out.

Our 12-month Graduate Program provides a structured pathway from university into clinical practice, beginning with a 9-week onboarding and gradual caseload ramp-up.

You’ll be supported through:

• A structured 9-week onboarding and gradual caseload ramp-up
• Initial shadowing with experienced clinicians
• Reverse shadowing and supported sessions as you transition into independent practice
• Regular discipline-specific clinical supervision
• Support from experienced Senior Speech Pathologists and clinical leaders
• Discipline-specific graduate learning and development
• Ongoing multidisciplinary learning throughout your graduate year
• Case consultation, report review and clinical feedback
• Peer learning and connection with other graduates
• Communities of Practice and broader professional development opportunities
• Regular feedback opportunities to help us continue improving the Graduate Program

Build confidence, broaden your skills and start your Speech Pathology career supported.

Avina might be a new name, but you may already know some of our teams. Therapy Pro, Adaptability Therapy and Tashacare have come together as Avina - one national allied health and behaviour support community with
400+ clinicians across QLD, NSW, VIC and SA.

We deliver Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Positive Behaviour Support, Physiotherapy and other allied health services across the lifespan.
Our values guide how we work every day:
Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful

Your Graduate Year at Avina

Your first year as a Speech Pathologist should be about developing your clinical identity, building confidence and having people around you who you can turn to when you're still figuring things out.

Our 12-month Graduate Program provides a structured pathway from university into clinical practice, beginning with a 9-week onboarding and gradual caseload ramp-up.

You’ll be supported through:

• A structured 9-week onboarding and gradual caseload ramp-up
• Initial shadowing with experienced clinicians
• Reverse shadowing and supported sessions as you transition into independent practice
• Regular discipline-specific clinical supervision
• Support from experienced Senior Speech Pathologists and clinical leaders
• Discipline-specific graduate learning and development
• Ongoing multidisciplinary learning throughout your graduate year
• Case consultation, report review and clinical feedback
• Peer learning and connection with other graduates
• Communities of Practice and broader professional development opportunities
• Regular feedback opportunities to help us continue improving the Graduate Program

What You'll Learn

• Speech and language assessment and intervention
• Social communication
• Functional communication
• AAC
• Mealtime management and swallowing
• Goal setting and intervention planning
• Working with children, adults and families
• NDIS documentation and report writing
• Clinical risk and safe practice
• Working collaboratively within an MDT

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll deliver evidence-informed, person-centred Speech Pathology services across community, clinic, home and school environments.

Your caseload will build gradually as your skills and confidence develop, with ongoing clinical support available throughout your graduate year.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Speech Pathology completed or nearing completion
• Speech Pathology Australia membership or eligibility
• Interest in community, disability and person-centred practice
• Curiosity, initiative and willingness to learn
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain them

Next Steps

If you're keen to build skills across a varied caseload, with real supervision and a genuinely supportive team behind you, we'd like to hear from you.

https://www.avinatherapy.com.au/

Additional information

• Structured onboarding & caseload ramp-up
• Regular supervision, shadowing & senior SP support
• Diverse caseload + multidisciplinary learning