Speech Pathologist Graduate

About the role

Mater at Home has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated New Graduate Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic and supportive team on a full-time, fixed-term basis.

This role is based at our South Brisbane campus, with travel in the community to provide services directly to clients in their homes.

You will report operationally to the Mater at Home Speech Pathology Team Leader with indirect reporting to the Director of Mater at Home.

Salary range: $ $58.59 per hour plus 12% superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits

What you'll be doingAs a new graduate Speech Pathologist, you will be supported to develop skills and confidence while delivering high-quality, contemporary clinical services to adults with congenital, developmental, and acquired swallowing and communication disorders.

This role is part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering community-based services across a variety of funding models, including NDIS, Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Program, Post Acute Care, and private referrals.

The role includes:

• Assessment and management of adult swallowing and communication impairments
• Supporting clients in the use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) devices
• Working collaboratively with clients, families, support coordinators, and other health professionals
• Delivering individualised assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for developmental and/or acquired communication and swallowing disorders
• Providing clinical services to clients referred from hospitals, GPs, specialists, support coordinators, and other referral sources
• Participating in multidisciplinary case discussions and quality improvement activities
• Maintaining accurate clinical and non-clinical documentation
• Engaging in structured supervision and professional development, including access to Mater's new graduate support framework

About youTo be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Speech Pathology (new graduates encouraged to apply)
• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) and eligibility for a Medicare provider number
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check), Disability Worker Screening Card, and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current open QLD Driver's Licence
• Strong interest in working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in a community setting
• Willingness to learn and contribute within a supportive team environment
• Commitment to Mater's values of compassion, integrity, excellence, and stewardship
• Previous placement or experience with AAC, dysphagia management, or adult clients (desirable but not essential).

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

As a new graduate with Mater at Home, you will benefit from:

• Structured supervision, mentoring, and professional development program designed for new graduates
• Opportunities to work across a variety of caseloads and funding streams
• Generous salary packaging options (increase your take-home pay)
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care
• Corporate discounts on private health insurance, gyms, and retail
• Access to Mater Education's professional development programs
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking and reduced café prices on campus

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

For more information regarding the role, please contact - Amanda Fogarty, Clinical Lead Speech Pathology, on

Applications close on Monday 29th September 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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