Speech Pathologist

Posted: 04/07/2025

Closing Date: 30/11/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Looking for more than just a job? We offer more – more support, more flexibility, and more opportunities.

At Down South Therapy, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional therapy services while creating an environment where our therapists can truly thrive. Whether you're working from a local school or community-based, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on the lives of children, teenagers, and adults while enjoying flexibility, recognition, and the support of a passionate team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

We believe that a thriving team creates the best outcomes for the clients we serve. That’s why we foster a positive, collaborative, and psychologically safe work environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported.

✨We celebrate each other’s wins—big or small—because your success is our success.
🤝We’re invested in your growth, offering mentorship, professional development, and a team that truly has your back.
💡Ideas are welcome, questions are encouraged, and learning is a team effort.
💙Wellbeing matters—we prioritise a balanced, supportive workplace where you can do your best work while feeling valued and respected.

You will also enjoy a range of industry-leading employment benefits, including;

✔Competitive salary & benefits:

- $13,000 vehicle allowance
- 5 Weeks of paid Annual Leave - Plus options to purchase additional leave
- 2 days paid Wellness Leave
- 3 additional paid days for professional development
- Laptop and Phone
- Salary packaging options
- Paid professional indemnity and public liability insurance

✔Work-life balance that works for you– Full-time and part-time roles available
✔Flexibility & location-based scheduling– Reduce travel time and work closer to home
✔$250 personal resource bundle– Because we set you up for success
✔$4500 professional development package – Keep growing with paid training
✔Employee Assistance Program (EAP)– Free counselling

If you're looking for a workplace wherecollaboration, encouragement, and personal growthare part of everyday life, we’d love to hear from you

Job Description

About The Role:

Join our vibrant and supportive team as a new graduate Speech Pathologist. This position is designed to help you start strong, with a structured graduate program that focuses on intensive professional development. You will work with a variety of clients, gaining experience and skills across different areas, with the flexibility to follow your interests.

Key Features of the Graduate Program:

- Structured Learning: Initial weeks focused on professional development, with a gradual increase in caseload.
- Career Mapping: Tailored to your goals, with options ranging from 6 months to 1 year.
- Cross-Disciplinary Exposure: Extra study programs and shadowing opportunities across different disciplines.
- Supportive Environment: Continuous access to supervision, mentoring, and both discipline‑specific and transdisciplinary team meetings.
- Networking: Connect with fellow graduates and seasoned professionals to build a robust support network.

Join Down South Therapy and start your journey in a role that supports not only the families you work with but also your own professional and personal growth. Apply now to become a pivotal part of a team that makes a real difference in the community.

Desired Skills and Experience

Apply If You Are a Graduate Speech Pathologist Who Has:

- Passion: A strong desire to help clients reach their fullest potential through fun yet functional therapy.
- Teamwork: The ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to our collective goals.
- Client and Family Focus: A commitment to client-centered and family-centered practices.
- Organisational Skills: Effective organisational and time-management abilities.
- Communication: High levels of communication skills for advocacy, mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

You Will Need to Have:

- SPA Registration
- Working With Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- National Police Check
- Driver’s Licence

So, Are You Ready for More?

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Apply today to start making a difference in the lives of others Contact our Chief Operations Manager, Kellie Briggs, at 0404 698 218 or via email at kellie.briggs@downsouththerapy.com.au to start the conversation.

For more details and to understand better what we are all about, visit our website.

We have multiple positions available for the right candidates, and remuneration will be dependent on experience. Join Down South Therapy and be part of a team that genuinely cares about its impact and supports your professional growth every step of the way

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