Speech Pathologist - Graduate Program 2027

MedHealth Group; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed salary incl super

Travel reimbursement

External CPD allowance

Performance incentives

Laptop, smartphone & toolkit

Professional indemnity insurance

Salary packaging

Travel discounts, gym savings

Flexible work locations

Weekly supervision + mentoring

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is seeking a soon-to-be graduating Speech Pathologist to join our graduate program and kickstart a rewarding career. You will be mentored, supported and celebrated as you grow.

We offer a 12-month program with weekly supervision, plus business and clinical skill development. Benefits include guaranteed salary with super, travel reimbursement, CPD allowance, and flexible work options across clinic, home and community.

Qualifications

• Soon-to-be graduating Speech Pathologist ready to start a career.
• SPA registration or eligibility upon graduation.
• Empathetic, curious and eager to learn in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support participants in community, school or clinic settings.
• Complete assessments, write reports and support participants with therapy.
• Advocate for and collaborate with participants and carers to reach goals.

Skills

Empathy

Curiosity

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

SPA-registered or eligible

Education

Graduating Speech Pathologist

Job description

• Full-time
• State: ACT
• Job Status: Full Time

Company Description

Welcome to Ability Action Australia!

We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, supporting over 10,000 participants every year with the care they need, when and where it is needed. We have a multi-disciplinary team approach, building a quality support service around the needs and goals of our participants and their family.

Help us help otherswith life changing support that canimprove their independence, access, development, health and wellbeing, and function.

Job Description

Are you graduating as a Speech Pathologist and ready to kickstart your career somewhere that actually supports you, cheers for you, mentors you, and celebrates your wins?

Welcome to Ability Action Australia!

Where careers grow
Where grads thrive

Where a real difference is made
Where speechies occasionally ask, “Wow, did I really just do that? (Spoiler: Yes, you did!)

ABOUT US

We’re a national therapy provider helping NDIS participants of all ages “get more out of life today!” Our goal – To be the best Allied Health provider in the country.

Our teams are supportive, our culture is fun and empowering, our supervision is actually weekly, and our 12-month Action Packed Graduate Program is here to help you be the kind of speech pathologist you always knew you could be.

Speechies love working with us because we combine structure + flexibility, support + independence, professionalism and fun.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM

You will learn a whole lot, not just clinical skills but business skills, people skills and all the intangible things that can take you from good to great. You will make mistakes, learn and grow, be challenged, succeed in ways that matter, forge great relationships, have lots of fun, transform lives and learn from experts in the field.

Some of the things you will do in this role Include;

• Supporting participants in the community, school or clinic
• Completing assessments, writing reports and supporting participants with therapy
• Advocating for and working with participants and carers to help achieve goals

Guaranteed salary of $86,800 incl. super
Travel reimbursement
$1,500 external CPD allowance
Performance-based incentives (potential to earn more + give to the community)
Laptop, smartphone & clinical toolkit
Professional indemnity insurance
Salary packaging + novated leasing options
Employee perks: travel discounts, gym savings & more
Flexibility Work from the clinic, home & amongst community
1:1 weekly supervision, monthly workshops, mentoring & your own buddy

What sets us apart?

A support system that never leaves you feeling alone, especially while you’re learning.

We know how much there is to experience and we are here for you.

Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE

You’re a soon-to-be graduating Speech Pathologist who is:

• Empathetic, curious & eager to learn
• Passionate about helping people communicate & connect
• Keen to join a fun, multidisciplinary team
• Excited to grow your skills with support
• SPA-registered or eligible upon graduation
• A licensed driver with your own vehicle

Additional Information

READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR SPEECHIE CAREER?

I’mAmie.Your Grad ProgramTalent Acquisition Advisor and question-answerer

Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.