Speech Pathology - Graduate Program 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed salary incl. super: $86,800

Travel reimbursement

$1,500 external CPD allowance

Performance-based incentives

Laptop, smartphone & clinical toolkit

Professional indemnity insurance

Salary packaging + novated leasing

Employee perks: travel discounts, gym

Flexibility: Office/clinic, Home or on

Weekly supervision + mentorship

Job summary

Ability Action Australia invites graduates in Speech Pathology to join a 12-month Graduate Program designed to turn fresh grads into confident clinicians. The program offers weekly supervision, a supportive culture, and a path to professional independence within a nationwide therapy service provider.

Participants will work in community, school or clinic settings, with opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career growth, while enjoying salary packaging and travel allowances.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level readiness in speech pathology with strong communication.
• Demonstrated empathy and patient-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting participants in community, school or clinic settings.
• Completing assessments, writing reports and implementing therapy.
• Advocating for participants and carers to achieve goals.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Speech Pathology (or nearing completion)

Job description

Speech Pathology - Graduate Program 2027

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

Welcome to Ability Action Australia! We’re a national therapy services provider helping NDIS participants, kids, teens and adults get more out of life every day.

Our teams are supportive, our vibes are friendly, our supervision is actually weekly, and our Grad Program is designed to turn you from “fresh grad” to “confident clinician” in record time, without the burnout.

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 your 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 Office/clinic, Home or your favorite café
• 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.

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 supportSPA-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

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.