At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver speech pathology services to children, supporting their communication and independence.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Early Start Australia, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, professional development, and up to 12 weeks annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible working options and strong focus on wellbeing for you and your family.
- Why this job: Grow your skills in a supportive environment while positively impacting children's lives.
- Qualifications: Relevant Speech Pathology qualification and registration required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
On the Early Start Australia Graduate program, you'll feel all in from day one.
In a close-knit allied health team, learning from each other and building lasting friendships along the way.
With dedicated clinical supervision, mentoring and training, we'll support you to grow with confidence – while making a positive impact in the lives of children and their families.
About the Graduate program
Our 12-month graduate program is designed to help you progress from student to thriving therapist. You can expect:
- Structured induction with clinical skills training and a dedicated buddy.
- Clinician shadowing before leading sessions independently.
- Weekly supervision with an experienced clinician.
- Supported ramp-up to managing your own caseload.
- Learning and development built into your week.
- Ongoing support from your multidisciplinary team and team leader.
What you'll do at our Springfield clinic
- Deliver early intervention speech pathology services to children and families, supporting communication, participation, and independence.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments (formal and informal) to identify speech, language, and developmental needs.
- Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based therapy plans aligned with family goals and child needs.
- Work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams using a key worker/transdisciplinary approach.
- Monitor, review, and adapt therapy programs based on client progress and feedback.
- Provide education, resources, and ongoing support to empower families in decision-making and home-based practice.
- Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and NDIS-related records within required timeframes.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders (e. g., schools, health professionals, support coordinators) to support client outcomes.
- What you'll get
- Support
- Dedicated buddy to help you settle in
- 1:1 supervision with an experienced clinician
- Discipline and peer-to-peer support sessions
- Admin support so you can focus on learning and therapy
- Grow with confidence
- CPD allowance + paid professional development leave
- Structured clinical and soft skills training
- Clear path from graduate to independent clinician, and beyond
- Local and global career opportunities through the APM Group
- Flexibility and wellbeing
- Up to 12 weeks annual leave
- Flexible working options as you progress
- Wellbeing support for you and your family
- Reward and recognition
- Competitive graduate salary + bonus program
- Registration and professional membership contribution
- Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, where applicable
- What you'll bring
- Relevant qualification in Speech Pathology
- Membership / registration with relevant bodies (SPA)
- Current Driver's License and vehicle
- Current Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Registration (state specific)
- NDIS workers screening check & Police Check
- Accredited first aid & CPR certificate
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Exceptional observational and report writing skills
Who we are
We're a passionate team of allied health professionals supporting children and young people to reach their full potential.
Our multidisciplinary teams work closely with families to deliver fun, personalised, evidence-based support across communication, motor, cognitive and social development.
We are a registered NDIS provider and our clinics offer therapy under different funding models.
As part of the APM Group, we offer the stability and opportunities of a global organisation, with the connection and care of local multidisciplinary teams.
Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity.
As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Speech Pathologist - Early Start Australia Graduate Program in Sydney employer: APM (Australia)
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