Speech Pathologist | Graduate Program | Regional OpportunitiesStructured 9-week onboarding and gradual caseload ramp-upRegular discipline-specific supervision, shadowing and supported practice7 regional NSW communities to choose from, each with its own characterStructured 9-week onboarding and gradual caseload ramp-upRegular discipline-specific supervision, shadowing and supported practice7 regional NSW communities to choose from, each with its own characterStarting your first role as a Speech Pathologist is a big transition.
You should not have to arrive with all the answers.
At Avina, our 12-month Graduate Program is designed to give you structure, people to turn to and the practical experience to become the clinician or practitioner you want to be.Avina is a national allied health and behaviour support organisation, delivering community and clinic-based support to people across the lifespan, with 400+ clinicians across QLD, NSW, VIC and SA.Everything we do is guided by our values:Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful.Your Graduate Year at AvinaSomeone has your backYour first year as a Speech Pathologist is about developing your clinical identity and building confidence in your own practice.When you start with us, your first weeks are about learning, observing, asking questions and gradually taking on more.The program begins with a structured 9-week onboarding and caseload ramp-up, supported by:Shadowing with experienced cliniciansReverse shadowing and supported sessions as you transition into independent practiceRegular discipline-specific clinical supervisionCase consultation,



report review and clinical feedbackWorking collaboratively within an MDTPeer learning and connection with other graduatesCommunities of Practice and broader professional development opportunitiesWhat You'll LearnBecome the clinician you want to beAcross your graduate year, you'll be exposed to a broad range of Speech Pathology practice, learning alongside experienced clinicians, discipline peers and other graduates.You'll have opportunities to build your capability across a range of Speech Pathology practice areas, including:Speech and language assessment and interventionFunctional and social communicationAACMealtime management and swallowing, where relevantGoal setting and intervention planning, across children, adults and familiesAlongside your clinical caseload, you'll also build broader professional skills, including:NDIS documentation and report writingClinical risk and safe practiceWhat You'll Be DoingWork that mattersYou'll deliver evidence-informed, person-centred Speech Pathology services across community, clinic, home and school environments.As your capability grows, you'll take on greater ownership of a real caseload.
The aim isn't to make you "productive" as quickly as possible, it's to help you become safe, thoughtful and confident in work that makes a real difference.What You'll BringDegree in Speech Pathology completed or nearing completionSpeech Pathology Australia membership or eligibilityInterest in community, disability and person-centred practiceCuriosity, initiative,



willingness to learn and openness to feedbackStrong communication and organisational skillsDriver's licence and access to a reliable vehicleNDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain themGraduate OpportunitiesOur **** graduate opportunities are currently available across New South Wales in:Alstonville – Byron Bay's beaches, cafes and social scene, just 30 minutes down the road.Dubbo – City-sized amenities with country charm, a large community of young professionals, and endless weekend road trips.East Maitland – The ideal lifestyle balance, situated halfway between the wineries in the Hunter Valley and the beaches in Newcastle.Goulburn – Affordable regional living with easy access to Canberra's dining and cultural scene.Gosford (Central Coast) – Premium beachside living on your doorstep, with Sydney less than an hour away by train for weekend trips.Port Macquarie – Koala capital of the east coast, where the rainforest meets the sea.Tamworth – A major inland city offering excellent community and sporting facilities, a excellent local cafe scene, and very affordable living.
In South AustraliaPort Pirie – Very affordable regional living on the gulf, with weekend hiking in the Flinders Ranges right on your doorstep.
In QueenslandTownsville – A tropical North Queensland paradise offering 300 days of sunshine a year and a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.Other Speech Pathology graduate opportunities we're recruiting for can be found on our Indeed page: cmp/Avina/jobsIf you're keen to build skills across a varied caseload, with real supervision and a team that actually has your back, we'd like to hear from you.Please note in your application which of the above locations you'd be open to, even if it's not the one this ad is posted under, and we'll consider your application for your preferred region.
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📌 Speech Pathologist | Graduate Program | Regional Opportunities (Sydney)
🏢 Avina
📍 Sydney