Speech Pathology - Graduate Program 2027

Ability Action Australia; City of Greater Dandenong; Hybrid; AUD 78,120 - 95,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

External CPD allowance

Performance-based incentives

Laptop, smartphone & clinical toolkit

Professional indemnity insurance

Salary packaging options

Travel discounts

Gym savings

Weekly supervision and mentoring

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is seeking a passionate and empathetic Speech Pathologist to join their 12-month Graduate Program in Greater Dandenong, Victoria. This position offers a guaranteed salary of $86,800 and comprehensive support including mentorship, supervision, and professional development opportunities.

As a soon-to-be graduate, you will engage with clients to improve their communication abilities while enjoying the flexibility of working in various environments. Join a diverse and fun team that celebrates your successes and challenges you to grow!

Qualifications

• SPA-registered or eligible upon graduation.
• Licensed driver with own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Curiosity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Job Description

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

About Us

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

We combine structure and flexibility, support and independence, professionalism and fun. Our 12‑month Action Packed Graduate Program will help you become the speech pathologist you always knew you could be.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

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

What We Offer

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

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

Ready to Level Up Your Speechie Career?

I’m Vanessa Dias, your grad program wing‑woman and question‑answerer.

Contact

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-dias

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.