Graduate Speech Pathologist

Graduate Speech Pathologist - Melbourne South East

A comprehensive 12-month program that delivers exciting learning experiences, mentoring, peer support and ongoing professional development.

Overview

Starting your career as a new grad can feel overwhelming — but at Empower, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our 12-month program provides a well-balanced approach to your clinical and personal development and empowers you to make a real difference in people’s lives. You will embark on a journey of professional development where you’ll be supported by peers and mentors working in a team environment. A personalised GROWTH plan, with regular mentoring, learning modules and workshops will form the basis of your schedule. Step into a career that’s more than just a job — it’s a chance to realise your potential and leave a meaningful impact. Your future starts here, with Empower.

The Graduate Program

Our dedicated graduate program provides structured support so you can confidently transition into life as a first-year clinician and extend the skills you worked hard to develop at university. Our innovative service model focuses on delivering the best clinical outcomes for clients. As a Graduate Speech Pathologist with Empower, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients ranging in age and with various needs and goals. The work that we do is truly meaningful and our goal is to make a difference in people’s lives and help improve their communication and mealtimes in their own environment and alongside the people who are most important to them. We provide a graded caseload so you have time to develop skills in one area at a time. As a member of the Empower Graduate Program you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to flourish in your career. Our program includes:

- Fun filled Induction and Orientation Program - A structured orientation plan including shadowing our senior clinicians to get you started
- Graduate GROWTH Plan - Set a clear plan of what you want to get out of the program
- Comprehensive 6 Week Induction program to ease the transition from Student to Graduate
- Monthly Professional Development courses and workshops to put these skills to practice
- Access to a wide range of online courses through the Learning management system
- A $1500 External Professional Development Fund

Requirements

- Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology
- Police Check Clearance
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time-management skills and attention to detail
- Passion to support people to live their lives the way they want to

Our Story

At Empower Healthcare, we/'re on a mission to take allied health services to new heights. Founded in 2016, our leaders brought their industry know-how and innovative mindset to the table. They knew that putting quality and person-centered care first could redefine what allied health services are all about. Now, we have an impressive lineup of services across home care, NDIS and residential aged care including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, podiatry, dietetics, osteopathy, massage, and speech pathology. With over 180 clinicians spread across Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland, we/'re making waves. Our commitment to delivering the absolute best care hasn’t wavered. Our expert clinicians are focused on enhancing independence and improving the quality of life for our clients. We/'re here to empower them to live their best life.

Contact the recruitment team on 03 9068 3739 or email people@empowerhealthcare.com.au to discuss this position or other opportunities. To learn more about our program, visit: https://www.empowerhealthcare.com.au/reach-your-full-potential/graduate-program/

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