Speech Pathologist - Graduate Program 2027

About Ability Action Australia

At Ability Action Australia, we support NDIS participants from birth to 65 years, empowering them to enhance their lives with increased independence, confidence, and success. Our mission is to be the nation's leading Allied Health provider, fostering a supportive, fun, and nurturing workplace culture with weekly supervision.

Role Overview

This Graduate Program is tailor-made for newly graduating Speech Pathologists seeking a career launchpad that offers true mentorship, guidance, and celebration of milestones. As a participant, you'll receive a structured yet flexible approach combining clinical expertise with professional growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy support to participants across community, schools, and clinics.
• Conduct assessments and prepare detailed reports to inform personalized therapy plans.
• Collaborate with participants and their carers, advocating effectively to reach meaningful goals.

Program Benefits

• Guaranteed annual salary of $86,400 inclusive of superannuation.
• Travel expenses reimbursed to support your work in various settings.
• $1,500 allowance for external Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Opportunities for performance-linked bonuses and community support contributions.
• Provision of laptop, smartphone, clinical toolkit, and professional indemnity insurance.
• Options for salary packaging and novated leasing.
• Access to employee perks such as travel and gym discounts.
• Flexible workplace arrangements including office, home, or café environments.
• Weekly one-on-one supervision, monthly skill-enhancement workshops, mentoring, and peer buddy system.

Candidate Profile

• About to graduate as a Speech Pathologist, with SPA registration or eligibility pending.
• Possesses empathy, curiosity, and a strong eagerness to learn.
• Passionate about facilitating communication and connection for diverse participants.
• Desires to be part of a vibrant multidisciplinary team.
• Holds a valid driver's license and owns a vehicle.

Additional Information

Ability Action Australia embraces diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds including those with disabilities, mental health conditions, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers, and Indigenous Australians. We commit to adjusting recruitment processes to accommodate accessibility requirements.