Graduate Speech Pathologist - 2026 Graduate Program (Melbourne)

Graduate Speech Pathologist - 2026 Graduate Program (Melbourne)

- National, clinician‑led organisation – founded by clinicians, for clinicians
- Industry‑leading Better Flex and Better Rewards programs
- Participant‑first care, guided by strong values
- A graduate program built to genuinely support you – not throw you in the deep end

Why Join Better Rehab?

Our Values:

At Better Rehab, our values shape how we work, how we support each other, and how we care for participants.

- We Get Sh*t Done – Our participants and colleagues rely on us. We don’t waste time, and we work hard to help people achieve goals they never thought possible.
- We Are People People – We genuinely care about our interactions with each other and our participants, and are proudly free of politics and bureaucracy.
- Love What You Do – We're driven by a shared commitment to achieve remarkable outcomes. We strive to foster an workplace of enthusiasm and commitment.
- Frankly, We Give a Damn – We're dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those we support, and we're committed to providing our team with the resources they need to do just that.
- We Value Ourselves – We have confidence in our skills, training and experience. We recognise if and when we need support. We care for ourselves in order to care for others.

These values aren’t posters on a wall — they’re built into how our Graduate Program works!

About The Role

We are seeking Graduate Speech Pathologists to join our industry‑leading Graduate Program, commencing January 2026, based in Ravenhall VIC. You’ll develop your clinical skills across NDIS and community practice, supporting participants aged 6‑65 years across:

- Language
- Mealtimes & feeding
- Dysphagia
- Aphasia
- AAC

This is a community‑based role delivering participant‑led, functional therapy in real‑world environments.

Your Day‑to‑Day

- Conduct meaningful assessments and design impactful therapy plans
- Deliver therapy across homes,



day centres, parks and clinic rooms
- Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Build long‑term relationships and see the real impact of your work

Our Graduate Program – How We Back You

We believe grads thrive when support is structured, visible and consistent.

You’ll Receive

- A graduate‑specific induction week covering NDIS, community practice and life at Better Rehab
- A buddy from the previous graduate cohort
- 1:1 discipline‑specific supervision supporting clinical growth and your transition to full‑time work
- 6 months of structured induction, training and upskilling
- 4 paid study leave days per calendar year
- Laptop, phone and fully resourced therapy kits at every site

Flexibility & Rewards

Because Valuing Ourselves Means Working Sustainably

- Better Flex Policy – flexible hours and the ability to flex off once client work is complete
- Clear, realistic KPIs – achievable and sustainable monthly targets
- Better Rewards Program – bonus pay, extra leave, PD, tech or experiences
- Paid Parental Leave – 8 weeks (primary carer), 2 weeks (secondary)
- Travel reimbursement – paid monthly at 92c/km (NDIS regulated rate)
- National opportunities across 30+ Better Rehab locations

About You

You’re a Graduate Speech Pathologist Who

- Has a genuine passion for supporting people with disability
- Gets restless when you see room for improvement and aren’t afraid to speak up
- Treats participant goals like personal missions, not checkboxes

You will also have

- A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology (graduating in 2025 or January 2026)
- A valid driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle
- NDIS Worker Check, Working With Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Commitment To Diversity

At Better Rehab, we embrace diversity, inclusivity and a fair recruitment process encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

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📌 Graduate Speech Pathologist - 2026 Graduate Program (Melbourne)
🏢 Better Rehab
📍 Melbourne