Speech Pathologist - Graduate Program 2027

Avina; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Avina invites new graduates to join a 12-month Graduate Program in Speech Pathology, offering a structured onboarding and a gradual caseload ramp-up. You will be supported by senior clinicians, with regular supervision and multidisciplinary learning opportunities across community, clinic, home and school settings.

The program focuses on developing clinical identity and confidence, with shadowing, feedback and peer learning to help you transition into independent practice during your first year.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Speech Pathology services across community, clinic, home and school environments.
• Caseload will build gradually with ongoing clinical support available throughout the graduate year.
• Collaborate within an MDT and with experienced clinicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Curiosity & initiative

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology completed or nearing completion

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

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

You’ll have opportunities to build your capability across a diverse range of Speech Pathology practice areas depending on your location, caseload and interests, including:

• 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.

Graduate Opportunities

Our 2027 Graduate Opportunities Are Currently Available Across

• Melbourne North - Brunswick, Northcote, Preston, Thornbury
• Melbourne North East - Heidelberg, Bundoora, Templestowe
• Melbourne East - Box Hill, Ringwood, Wantirna, Boronia
• Melbourne South East - Clyde North, Cranbourne, Narre Warren
• Melbourne West - Point Cook, Tarneit, Taylors Lakes

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