New Graduate Speech Pathologist

Structured Graduate Program | Weekly Supervision | Six Weeks Annual Leave

Ready to embark on your career as a speech pathologist? Our graduate program is designed to give you the supervision, support and variety you need to become a confident clinician, while you enjoy life on the beautiful NSW South Coast.

About Us
Milton Therapy and Learning Centre (TLC) is an award-winning multidisciplinary practice with centres in Milton and Sanctuary Point. Our team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists alongside our psychologist, social worker and counsellor, work together to support children and families in a neurodiversity-affirming, values-driven way. We were named the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion for Allied Health.

Our Graduate Program
We know the first year is a big step. Our program gives you:

- Weekly one-to-one supervision with Kate Kinch, our Clinical Director, who brings over 20 years of speech pathology experience across government, not-for-profit and private practice

- Shadowing experienced speech pathologists across your first few weeks before you gradually build your own caseload

- A structured caseload plan that starts slow and builds gradually over 20 weeks, so you’re never thrown in the deep end

- Ongoing opportunities to observe sessions in occupational therapy, psychology, social work and play therapy, building a genuine multidisciplinary understanding from the start of your career

- Joint therapy sessions and in-house training throughout your first year

- Support to meet your Speech Pathology Australia certification requirements

- Up to $10,000 per year in professional development funding through the Rural Doctors Network (eligibility-based)

- A clear pathway to the next level, with a pay increase attached

Learning from a clinician Kate's breadth of experience, alongside 3 other experienced speechies,



means you’ll be guided through everything from complex assessments to working with schools and families, with a team that genuinely enjoys helping new clinicians grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Assessment and therapy for children and families as well as some adults

- Working with schools, preschools and community services

- Running groups with colleagues in our new purpose-built sensory gym

- Supporting NDIS participants as part of a collaborative team

Pay and Conditions

- Above-award salary of $76,000 to $86,000 per year

- Six weeks of paid annual leave

- Paid parental leave

- Paid career development leave

- Realistic targets that include your preparation and follow-up time as standard

- A dedicated support team who look after bookings, billing, intake and scheduling, so you can focus on your clients

- Full-time and part-time applications welcomed.

Life on the South Coast
Swim at Mollymook before work, grab dinner in Milton, and spend weekends exploring national parks and some of the best beaches in the country. If you’re relocating, we’ll help you settle in and connect with the community.

What We’re Looking For

- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology, completed or due for completion in 2026

- Eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia membership

- A current NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)

- A current driver’s licence

- A genuine interest in family-centred, evidence-based practice

How to Apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter to Kate Kinch, Clinical Director and your future supervisor, at ••••@miltontlc.com.au. Start dates are available from late 2026 and early 2027, and we’re reviewing applications as they come in, so we encourage you to apply early.

Want to see where you’d be working first? Call 02 •••• •152 for a confidential chat or to arrange a visit.

📌 Speech Pathologist - Graduate Program (Milton)
🏢 Milton Therapy and Learning Centre
📍 Milton