Speech Pathologist

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia Ability WA Careers Full time
Overview

Its your first week as a qualified Speech Pathologist. Youre excited and a little nervous. Youve studied for years, but the thought of managing your own caseload feels big.


At Ability WA, you wont be thrown in the deep end. Instead, youll shadow experienced clinicians, learn the ropes alongside other new grads, and have a mentor to answer any questions you have.


By the end of your first month, youll feel more confident, more capable, and youll know youre part of a team thats got your back.



Our Graduate Program

Over 2 years, well support you to grow from graduate to confident clinician through:

  • Shadowing & observation: Intensive in your first 2 weeks, plus ongoing
  • Supervision with team leader: Intensely over the first 6 weeks, then 6 weekly ongoing
  • Mentoring: One-on-one support from an experienced Speech Pathologist; access timely clinical support and inspiration on your career pathway
  • Professional development: Clinical Lead catch-ups aligned with our 2-year PD schedule
  • Peer support: Buddy up with another new starter and join new starter round tables
  • Speech Pathologist community: Monthly meetings for shared learning


The role

As a Speech Pathologist with Ability WA, youll:

  • Deliver evidence-based therapy to people living with disability (with plenty of support to guide you)
  • Empower customers living with disability through a person-centred approach
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary therapy team using the key worker model
  • Provide therapy at our hubs and in the community
  • Work closely with families, schools, hospitals, and other support networks


Positions available in our Wanneroo and Yanchep hubs (Full Time & Part Time).



Why choose Ability WA?
  • A structured 2-Year Graduate Program that supports your transition into practice
  • Flexible hours + hybrid work-from-home options
  • Gradually building caseload, tailored to your interests
  • Salary packaging up to $18,850 to boost take-home pay
  • Career pathways in early intervention, assistive tech, PBS & leadership
  • 3 paid wellness days each year (pro rata)
  • Access up to 12 weeks of purchased leave
  • Structured professional development
  • Study leave, parental leave support & career breaks
  • Access to fleet vehicles & mileage claims
  • Supportive multi-disciplinary team that shares knowledge generously


What youll need

To get started, youll need (or be on the way to getting):

  • A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
  • Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (or eligibility)
  • Drivers Licence & ability to travel for community visits
  • Required checks (NDIS Worker Screening, Working with Children, National Police Clearance, First Aid)


Your journey starts here

This is more than a job. Its the first step in your career as a Speech Pathologist. With the right support, youll build skills, confidence, and a career you love.


Click APPLY now and join a team that will support you every step of the way.



Got questions before applying? Reach out to Guneet Kaur on or for a confidential chat.



Ability WA is committed to empowering all people to realise their abilities and thrive in their communities. We embrace the unique strengths of every person within our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.


We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.


Ability WA focuses on sourcing high calibre candidates through direct recruitment campaigns. Please do not send unsolicited agency CVs or contact Ability WA staff regarding unsolicited CVs.

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