Speech Pathologist - Graduate Program 2027

Ability Action Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 77,760 - 95,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

External CPD allowance

Performance-based incentives

Provided laptop and smartphone

Professional indemnity insurance

Salary packaging options

Employee travel discounts

1:1 weekly supervision

Mentoring and buddy support

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is inviting applications for its 12-month Graduate Program for Speech Pathologists, aimed at supporting NDIS participants aged 0-65. Your role will involve aiding communication and participation in community, clinic, or school settings. Key qualifications include being a graduating Speech Pathologist and a licensed driver. The position assures a salary of $86,400 plus benefits, including travel reimbursement and professional development allowances. Flexible working arrangements and a focus on accessibility welcome diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduating Speech Pathologist ready to support NDIS participants.
• Licensing as a driver with own vehicle is required.
• Passion for teamwork and personal growth in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support participants in community, school, or clinic settings.
• Complete assessments, write reports, and deliver therapy sessions.
• Advocate for participants' goals and collaborate with carers.

Skills

Empathetic

Curious

Eager to learn

Teamwork

Passionate about helping communication

Education

Graduating Speech Pathologist

SPA registration or eligibility upon graduation

Job description

Job Description

We invite you to join our 12‑month Graduate Program as a Speech Pathologist working with NDIS participants aged 0–65 to help them improve communication and participation in community, school, or clinic settings.

Responsibilities

• Support participants in the community, school or clinic
• Complete assessments, write reports, and deliver therapy sessions
• Advocate for participants and work with carers to achieve goals

Qualifications

• Graduating Speech Pathologist
• Empathetic, curious, and eager to learn
• Passionate about helping people communicate and connect
• Desire to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Excitement to grow skills with support
• SPA registered or eligible upon graduation
• Licensed driver with own vehicle

Benefits

• Guaranteed salary of $86,400 incl. super
• Travel reimbursement
• $1,500 external CPD allowance
• Performance‑based incentives (potential to earn more and give back to the community)
• Provided laptop, smartphone and clinical toolkit
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options
• Employee perks: travel discounts, gym savings and more
• Flexibility (office/clinic, home or café)
• 1:1 weekly supervision, monthly workshops, mentoring and buddy support
• We adjust the recruitment process to support accessibility needs

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