Speech Pathologist - Early Start Australia Graduate Program

Early Start Australia Graduate Program for Speech Pathologists at the Deakin clinic. The program provides onboarding, supervision, mentoring, and ongoing support. The role involves helping children achieve development milestones, educating parents and carers, supporting clear pronunciation, treating stuttering and articulation disorders, addressing literacy and reading/writing difficulties, and teaching children skills to manage food and drinks safely. Work is delivered in clinic, clients' homes and schools, and via telehealth.

Responsibilities

Help children achieve their development milestones such as communicating their wants and needs to help them participate in everyday activities (such as playing with their friends and family); Educate and involve parents, carers and others around the child to support the communication and language development of the child; Support children to speak with clear and correct pronunciation so that others can understand them; Treat stuttering and articulation disorders to speak fluently and confidently; Address literacy, reading and writing difficulties, in conjunction with teachers and schools; Teach children the skills to manage a wide range of food and drinks safely

Requirements

Degree in Speech Pathology; Eligibility for SPA registration upon graduating; Graduated in the last 12 months or graduating in early 2026; Full valid driver's license with access to own vehicle with third party insurance; Valid Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain; Clear current Police Check, or be willing to obtain; NDIS Workers Screening Clearance, or be willing to obtain; First Aid and CPR certification, or be willing to obtain; Excellent communication and time management skills, and attention to detail; Passion for making a difference and making therapy a fun, engaging and meaningful experience for families; Enthusiasm and ability to thrive in an environment that welcomes fresh ideas

Benefits

Competitive salary; Flexibility; Collaborative service model; Over 100 hours of rostered annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours per year; Up to 12 weeks annual leave per year with additional purchased leave program; Reduced prices and benefits from groceries to movie tickets; Generous paid parental leave; Time allocated to therapy support activities; High level of supervision and ongoing support; Dedicated buddy and fortnightly technical training; 1-on-1 mentoring with a senior clinician