Structured supervision and mentoring from experienced cliniciansNot-for-profit organisation with salary packaging benefitsClinic-based NDIS caseload with optional community visitsStart your Speech Pathology career in a genuinely supportive environment.
Our client is a small, purpose-driven not-for-profit service in Penrith, supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents through NDIS-funded services.
They're looking for a New Graduate or Junior Speech Pathologist to join their close-knit multidisciplinary team from January ****.
You'll receive regular supervision, practical mentoring and a supported introduction to your caseload—without being expected to know everything from day one.Start date: January ****Location: PenrithCaseload: Neurodivergent children and adolescentsWork model: Predominantly clinic-basedCommunity visits: Optional, depending on your confidence and interestsOrganisation: Not-for-profit with salary packaging availableTeam: Small, collaborative and multidisciplinaryBenefitsSupport designed for new graduates: Receive regular supervision, mentoring and guidance as you develop your clinical skills and confidence.Gradual caseload development: Build your caseload at a manageable pace with support from experienced clinicians.Meaningful clinical work: Help neurodivergent children and adolescents strengthen their communication skills through evidence-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy.Close-knit multidisciplinary team: Work alongside clinicians who share ideas, discuss cases and support one another.Family-centred practice: Learn how to coach families, carers and educators using practical strategies that support progress outside the clinic.Clinic-based role: Enjoy the consistency of working primarily from one location, with community visits available if you're comfortable.Student-friendly environment:



Join a service experienced in supporting students and early-career clinicians.Not-for-profit benefits: Access salary packaging to help increase your take-home pay.Long-term development: Build strong foundations with opportunities to grow within the Speech Pathology team over time.About the roleAs a New Graduate or Junior Speech Pathologist, you will:Provide individual therapy to children and adolescents with diverse communication needsComplete assessments, therapy planning, case notes and NDIS reports with supportWork collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinicParticipate in structured supervision and MDT discussionsSupport families, carers and educators with practical communication strategiesDevelop your knowledge of autism-specific and neurodiversity-affirming practiceGradually build your caseload as your confidence and experience growContribute to community education and advocacy initiatives when appropriateHours and structureThe clinic offers versatile client-facing hours, with morning and afternoon appointments and dedicated opportunities for collaboration during the day.The team understands that new graduates need time to learn, ask questions and develop their clinical reasoning.
They'll work with you to create a structure that supports both your development and the needs of your clients.Team cultureThis is not a large corporate clinic focused solely on numbers.
The organisation intentionally remains small, values-led and clinician-friendly.
You'll be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and develop your own clinical interests while receiving support from a team that genuinely wants you to succeed.RequirementsTertiary qualification in Speech PathologyEligible for Speech Pathology Australia membershipUnrestricted Australian working rightsA genuine interest in supporting neurodivergent children and adolescentsDrive and have a car
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📌 Speech Pathologist - January 2026 Start (New South Wales)
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