Speech Pathologist - Mid Year Graduate Program 2026

About Ability Action Australia

Ability Action Australia is a nationwide therapy services provider that supports NDIS participants across the lifespan, including children, teenagers and adults, so they can improve their everyday quality of life. The organisation describes its culture as supportive, friendly and encouraging, with weekly supervision and a graduate program built to help new clinicians grow with confidence and avoid burnout.

Role Overview

This opportunity is for students graduating in 2026 with a Speech Pathology qualification who want a structured start to their career in a setting that offers guidance, mentoring and genuine support. The graduate program is designed to help you develop into a capable clinician while working in a team that values growth, fun and professional development.

What the Graduate Program Offers

The 12-month Action Packed Graduate Program combines structure with flexibility and gives graduates the chance to build both clinical capability and broader professional skills. You can expect regular learning, practical challenges, strong relationships, and exposure to work that makes a real impact on participants and their families.

Benefits mentioned for the role include a guaranteed annual salary of $86,800 including superannuation, travel reimbursement, a $1,500 external CPD allowance, performance-based incentives, a laptop, smartphone and clinical toolkit, professional indemnity insurance, salary packaging, novated leasing options, employee discounts such as travel and gym savings, and flexible working from an office/clinic, home or a preferred café. Support is further strengthened through weekly one-to-one supervision, monthly workshops, mentoring and a dedicated buddy.

Key Responsibilities

In this position, you will support participants in community, school or clinic settings, carry out assessments, prepare reports and deliver therapy support. You will also work alongside participants and their carers to advocate for their needs and help them progress toward their goals.

Who This Role Suits

The employer is looking for a soon-to-graduate Speech Pathologist who is empathetic, naturally curious and motivated to learn. The ideal candidate enjoys helping people communicate and connect, is keen to join a multidisciplinary team, and wants to develop their skills with strong support. Applicants must be SPA-registered or eligible for registration after graduation, and they must also hold a driver’s licence and have access to their own vehicle.

Additional Information

The organisation says all applicants are welcome and highlights its large and growing workforce across Australia. It notes its commitment as an equal opportunity employer and states that it welcomes people with disability, including those with mental health conditions, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI community members, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians. Recruitment adjustments can be made to support accessibility needs.

Application Contact

Vanessa Dias is listed as the contact for the graduate program and can assist with questions by phone at 0448 374 024.