Speech Pathologist Graduate Program 2027

Job Description

Launch Your Speech Pathology Career with Confidence

Are you about to graduate as a Speech Pathologist and looking for a workplace where you'll be genuinely supported, encouraged, and empowered from day one?

A place where your growth is prioritised, your achievements are celebrated, and your career can flourish?

Welcome to Ability Action Australia.

Where people developWhere careers growWhere graduates thriveWhere meaningful impact is made every day

We believe that great clinicians are built through great support. That's why our graduate's benefit from a collaborative team environment, a positive and empowering culture, and consistent guidance through our structured 12-month Action Packed Graduate Program.

Our Speech Pathologists choose to stay with us because we offer the best of both worlds—strong clinical support and professional autonomy, structured development and flexibility, professionalism and fun.

Why You'll Love Our Graduate Program

This program is designed to help you develop into a confident and capable clinician while building the professional skills that will support your long-term career success.

You'll gain valuable experience, learn from industry experts, build meaningful relationships, and make a genuine difference in people's lives. Along the way, you'll be challenged, supported, encouraged to step outside your comfort zone, and celebrated for your achievements.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Graduate Speech Pathologist, You Will

✔ Deliver services to participants in the community, schools, clinics, and other settings

✔ Complete assessments, develop recommendations, and prepare high-quality reports

✔ Provide evidence-based therapy and intervention programs

✔ Collaborate with participants, families, carers, and support networks to achieve meaningful goals

✔ Advocate for participants to help maximise their independence and outcomes

What You'll Receive

Guaranteed salary of $86,800 including superannuationTravel reimbursement$1,500 external CPD allowancePerformance-based incentives with opportunities to earn more while giving back to the communityLaptop, smartphone, and clinical toolkit, uniform + toolkitProfessional indemnity insuranceSalary packaging and novated leasing optionsDiscounts on travel, fitness memberships, and other employee benefitsFlexible work arrangements including office, clinic, home, or your favourite caféWeekly one-on-one supervision, monthly workshops, mentoring, and a dedicated graduate buddy

What Sets Us Apart?

Starting your career can feel overwhelming, but at Ability Action Australia, you'll never feel like you're doing it alone.

Our graduate program is built around continuous support, practical learning, and genuine connection. From weekly supervision and mentoring to a team that celebrates your progress every step of the way, we're committed to helping you become the Speech Pathologist you aspire to be.

Because when you're supported to thrive, so are the people whose lives you change every day.