Job Description

Supported Allied Health Graduate Program for early-career Speech Pathologists

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Fixed-term until January 2028

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Full time – 40 hours per week with monthly ADO; part time considered

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Flexible commencement date

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Jumpstart your speech pathology career with MDHS!

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Are you a soon-to-be or recently graduated Speech Pathologist ready to start your career in a supportive rural health setting?

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Join our Allied Health Graduate Program and gain broad clinical experience across inpatient care, residential aged care and outpatient community services — with the supervision, mentoring and professional development you need to build your skills and confidence.

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What we offer you

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We know the transition from student to clinician is a big step. Our graduate program is designed to support you from day one, with:

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- Clinical supervision and mentoring from experienced clinicians
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- Structured reflective practice and interdisciplinary peer support
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- Targeted professional development and education opportunities
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- Broad clinical experience across a variety of settings
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- Monthly accrued day off (ADO) for full-time employees
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- Generous professional development leave entitlements
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About the role

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As part of our collaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll provide safe, person-centred speech pathology care while developing your clinical skills across a diverse caseload.

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You'll have the opportunity to:

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- Complete speech pathology assessments and provide evidence-based interventions
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- Develop your caseload management skills with supervision and support
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- Work with clients with a range of health needs, including complex and chronic conditions
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- Collaborate with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated care
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- Maintain clear and accurate clinical documentation
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What you'll bring

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- A recognised speech pathology qualification and eligibility for practicing membership of SPA
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- Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills
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- A positive, flexible and cooperative approach An interest in rural healthcare and working across diverse clinical settings
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- A genuine commitment to learning and professional development
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Why join us?

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We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace, where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You'll be joining a cheerful, hardworking team who truly put people first.

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We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those returning to the workforce.

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With a new, strengthened Allied Health leadership team at MDHS, we are excited to build the workforce and look forward to welcoming our 2027 cohort of the Allied Health Graduate Program.

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The Position Description is available under 'Related Documents' in the job advertisement. If viewing on SEEK, please visit the MDHS Careers website to access the full Position Description.

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For further information about this role, please contact Maddy Jeffrey, Manager Allied Health on (03) 5461 0333.

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MDHS is an equal chance employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.

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The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne.

📌 Speech Pathologist - Allied Health Graduate Program (Fraser Coast Regional)
🏢 Maryborough District Health Service
📍 Fraser Coast Regional