Avina Graduate Program ****Build confidence, broaden your skills and start your Speech Pathology career supported.
At Avina, we're a national allied health and behaviour support organisation supporting communities across Victoria, Current South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.Our Values Guide How We Work Every DayProgressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | PurposefulYour Graduate Year at AvinaYour first year as a Speech Pathologist should be about developing your clinical identity, building confidence and having people around you who you can turn to when you're still figuring things out.
Our 12-month Graduate Program provides a structured pathway from university into clinical practice, beginning with a 9-week onboarding and gradual caseload ramp-up.You'll Be Supported ThroughA structured 9-week onboarding and gradual caseload ramp-upInitial shadowing with experienced cliniciansReverse shadowing and supported sessions as you transition into independent practiceRegular discipline-specific clinical supervisionSupport from experienced Senior Speech Pathologists and clinical leadersDiscipline-specific graduate learning and developmentOngoing multidisciplinary learning throughout your graduate yearCase consultation, report review and clinical feedbackPeer learning and connection with other graduatesCommunities of Practice and broader professional development opportunitiesRegular feedback opportunities to help us continue improving the Graduate ProgramWhat You'll LearnYou'll have opportunities to build your capability across a diverse range of Speech Pathology practice areas depending on your location, caseload and interests,



including:Speech and language assessment and interventionSocial communicationFunctional communicationAACMealtime management and swallowingGoal setting and intervention planningWorking with children, adults and familiesNDIS documentation and report writingClinical risk and safe practiceWorking collaboratively within an MDTWhat You'll Be DoingYou'll deliver evidence-informed, person-centred Speech Pathology services across community, clinic, home, school and telehealth environments.
Your caseload will build gradually as your skills and confidence develop, with ongoing clinical support available throughout your graduate year.Graduate OpportunitiesOur **** Graduate Opportunities Are Currently Available AcrossMelbourne Inner North - Brunswick, Northcote, Preston, ThornburyMelbourne North East - Heidelberg, Bundoora, TemplestoweMelbourne East - Box Hill, Ringwood, Wantirna, BoroniaBayside, Glen Eira & Stonnington - Brighton, Prahran, South YarraMelbourne South East - Clyde North, Cranbourne, Narre WarrenMelbourne West - Point Cook, Tarneit, Taylors LakesWhat You'll BringDegree in Speech Pathology completed or nearing completionSpeech Pathology Australia membership or eligibilityInterest in community, disability and person-centred practiceCuriosity, initiative and willingness to learnStrong communication and organisational skillsDriver's licence and access to a reliable vehicleNDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain themYour Speech Pathology Career Starts HereWe're not looking for graduates who already have all the answers.
We're looking for people who want to learn, ask questions and become great clinicians.
If you want your first year to give you genuine clinical experience while still having structure and support around you, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Speech Pathologist - Graduate Program 2027 (Melbourne)
🏢 Avina
📍 Melbourne