Speech Pathologist

Join to apply for the Speech Pathologist - Graduate Program 2026 role at Bendigo Advertiser. Welcome to Ability Action Australia We are a national therapy services provider. Every day and in many ways, we are here to help NDIS participants – children, adolescents and adults (0-65 years) – get more out of life today Help us help others to improve their access, development, independence, and overall health and wellbeing, and function. Congratulations on your upcoming graduation We're excited to get to know you and share how our 12-month Action Packed Graduate Program can launch your fulfilling career.

• A guaranteed salary of $86,800 including super
• Travel reimbursement
• External CPD allowance up to $1,500
• Multiple performance-based incentive programs
• A laptop and smartphone
• A quality clinical toolkit to get you started
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Access to salary packaging and novated leasing
• Exclusive discounts on travel, health insurance and gym membership

• 12-month Action Packed Graduate Program to accelerate learning in a supportive environment
• Professional development: kick-off with an immersive 12-week program followed by monthly clinical workshops and personal growth sessions
• Abundant training opportunities to align with interests and strengthen practice
• Team support: weekly 1:1 supervision, an experienced buddy, clinical mentors, group supervision, and fortnightly training
• NDIS Support: help build knowledge, simplify processes, and master report writing
• Flexibility: choose where you work – from home, a café, clinical hubs, or team spaces
• Endless opportunities: opportunities to lead or specialise within Ability Action Australia and its growth with the MedHealth group

Our name says it all – we focus on the ability of every person and take action, supporting them to 'get more out of life today'. As a nationally registered NDIS provider of therapeutic, positive behaviour and employment supports, we work with people to understand their needs and barriers, then develop an action plan that supports them to build capacity and maximise independence. Our committed team members provide services in the community or in one of our accessible clinics. In our growing national organisation, we are focused on ensuring the people we support have choice in when and how you receive services. At Ability Action Australia, find your purpose with the freedom to choose when and where you work. We're a values-driven, inclusive organisation that supports your growth, wellbeing, and offers exciting career opportunities.

• Our Action-focused Graduates: We're looking for Graduates who share our commitment to making a difference in the lives of people with disability and supporting them to 'get more out of life today'
• Empathetic and driven to create meaningful, life-changing outcomes
• Embracing their potential and committed to developing their abilities through effort, learning and tenacity
• Passionate team players, willing to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes
• Energetic and ready to embrace exciting opportunities with enthusiasm and trust
• Committed to clear, simple communication so the people we support can easily understand what we do and why
• Registered with SPA or eligible to do so upon graduation

For more insights into our graduate program, click the APPLY button or please contact Amie Gargan - Talent Acquisition Advisor on or via LinkedIn for a confidential discussion and to learn more about the program.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.