Speech Pathologists | 2026 Graduate Program

About Us

Novita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology, and disability services to more than 6,000 people living with disability, as well as support for their families and carers. Our primary purpose is to enable kids, young people and adults living with disability, and their families, to participate in the community to their full potential.

If you're nearing completion of a Graduate or Postgraduate qualification that qualifies you for registration and practice as a Speech Pathologist, then this opportunity is for you. Start your allied health career with Novita and achieve amazing

Multiple opportunities are available for both Metro and Regional locations. Specify the location, you are applying for in your cover letter or resume.

What you can expect

Our graduate program starts with a supportive and extensive six-month orientation that includes:

• an intensive initial orientation, blending collective learning with all our new graduates and practical time at your office to meet and shadow your peers
• weekly clinical supervision with further informal supports
• regular coaching from your team leader to adjust to the challenges of work, and
• a diverse clientele with a chance to deliver services to children, young people and adults living with disability, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Novita also offers graduates:

• continuing clinical supervision, where you can work to develop a clear professional development plan to ensure you continue to receive the tailored support you need
• a supportive workplace with great team culture
• the opportunity to work with and learn from a broad range of other highly skilled allied health professionals
• in-house training programs to help develop discipline-specific skills and knowledge in providing assessments, consultations and therapy programs, and
• access to regular team meetings and opportunities to share ideas and build positive and strong working relationships.

You'll receive an attractive salary and benefits in line with Novita's enterprise agreement. Additionally, you can salary package living expenses up to $15,900 per year, increasing your take-home pay. Further salary-packaging benefits are available, including meal and entertainment expenses, novated vehicle leasing and additional superannuation contributions.

About you

As well as being aligned with Novita's ICARE values, you will bring:

• registration (or impending registration) with the professional body relevant to your discipline
• an innovative, resourceful and creative therapy approach that reflects a competent level of professional knowledge and skill
• ability to work independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team, seeking guidance from senior clinicians or management as appropriate
• demonstrated exemplary customer service skills
• ability to communicate effectively with clients, family members, colleagues and leaders.

We're serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don't have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we'll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.

A valid driver's licence and willingness to use your own vehicle for work-related travel is desirable.

When you work with Novita, you change lives. If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying, contact Kate Nicholson on or

Applications are now open for our 2026 Graduate Program — kickstart your career and apply today

Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply. All potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which will include a criminal history check prior to confirmation of employment.