Graduate Speech Pathologist

Meet the employer who has prioritised the adventure as much as your career with a $500 festival allowance Start your career out west making memories, living-out a truly diverse career, and exploring the great outdoors As a Speech Pathologist at Vital Health, it’s not just about working — you’ll be guided to live, play, and thrive in some of Australia’s most beautiful rural locations; and take home more skills than some of our metropolitan colleagues. We currently have positions available in a choice of our locations Roma, Charleville, St George, Kingaroy (QLD) and Inverell (NSW), all supported by our Vital Health multidiscipline team, including Speech Pathologist discipline lead. Why #GoWest? This isn’t just another job—it’s the chance to make the most of your early career and your 20s Our New Grad Program is packed with everything you need to succeed: Unmatched support : Flexible working conditions, 1:1 supervision, and a benefits scheme designed to set you up for success. Additional Graduate benefit supports of up to 5 growth and wellness days of leave. Real adventures : Work in a variety of settings, from fully resourced clinics to schools, kindergartens, telehealth, and even shearing sheds Your weekends? Filled with bush walks, river cruises, vineyard visits, festivals and bush bashes. Team culture : We’re fun, down-to-earth, and genuine. No need for exaggerated marketing schemes—we go rural for the career opportunities, and stay for the culture, lifestyle, and lifelong friendships. Collaboration : Work alongside Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Psychologists, and more to achieve your clients’ goals. Professional Development : Attend weekend PD getaways, learn from national leaders in Speech Pathology, and grow your skills through our rural generalist training. up to $4500 Graduate Benefits Scheme : Allocate it for flights home, rental and relocation support, extended leave, or even a $500 festival allowance— and make the most of your time out here The New Grad Program: Diverse caseload & service delivery types – work with an autistic client in an aboriginal health clinic in the morning and a home visit treating an adult with Dysphagia in the afternoon. Case-load management to support your interest areas Quarterly learning outcomes and role expectations, and a bonus scheme for top achievers Consistent 1:1 supervision with a senior Speech Pathologist and peer support from past graduates Admin support and NDIS admin support Multi-disciplinary case-conferencing for complex client needs Professional development funding to help you grow while maintaining high clinical standards Options to choose your career development path post-New Grad Program Who should apply? This opportunity will be right for you if: You want to use your degree to make a real difference in communities that value you. You love to create new memories, experience different cultures and explore new places. You’re ambitious, friendly, and excited to work with a variety of clients - from paediatric feeding & AAC to rehabilitation and Transgender voice therapy. You have an adventurous spirit and are excited by the idea of day trips to small outreach towns and overnight trips to remote locations. And of course - you have a Speech Pathology degree, SPA membership, and full working rights in Australia. Who are we? Vital Health is a team of multi-disciplinary Allied Health Professionals who’ve been improving access to healthcare in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities for over 30 years. We cover a vast 3000km across QLD & NSW, and our mission is simple: deliver exceptional therapy services to people who need it most, no matter where they live. Don’t miss out on the adventure of a lifetime—#GoWest Find out what a day in the life of a New Grad Speechie looks like on our Instagram (@VitalHealthteam), check out our website, or reach out to Ana via *******@vitalhealthqld.com.au for more info or to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr