Job Detail: New Graduate Speech Pathologist
Kickstart your career at Northcott with support and growth.
Launch your career with confidence and purpose, making a difference every day.
About the role
As a new graduate Speech Pathologist, you will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, alongside experienced clinicians and administrative support. Delivering an engaging, evidence-based therapy under the NDIS and other funding models to support children and adults in achieving their communication and swallowing goals.
A structured 3-month onboarding plan will guide you, including a gradual caseload build-up, weekly supervision, peer mentoring, clinical huddles, wraparound team support, practical tools, and ongoing professional development—helping you to grow step by step into a confident, capable therapist.
* Work-Life Balance:Take 5 weeks of annual leave to relax, refresh, and focus on what matters most.
* Learning Support: Enjoy 10 days of personal development leave, plus a $1,000 allowance to help you expand your skills and knowledge.
* Maximise Your Salary: Benefit from Non-For-Profit Salary Packaging: $15,900 + $2,650 entertainment.
* Generous Parental Leave: After 12 months of service, enjoy 14 weeks of paid maternity leave to support you and your growing family.
* Wellness Perks: Fitness Passport, reduced health & general insurance, and discounts via Perkbox.
* Supportive Culture: Work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment with peer supervision and access to clinical teams across multiple states.
* Comprehensive Support:Access to a broader clinical services team across NSW, QLD & ACT, with regular peer supervision.
What you'll bring:
* A degree in Speech Pathology or (graduating soon) and SPA eligibility/ registration.
* A person-centred, evidence-based approach focused on real outcomes.
* Strong relationship-building skills with clients, families, and teams
* Clear, confident communication and teamwork skills
* A growth mindset and passion for learning and collaboration
* Good organisation and time management to manage a diverse caseload, paediatric to adults.
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your application.
Applications close: Sunday 4th January 2026
Please include:
* Your current CV, and
* A short cover letter outlining your skills, experience and what interests you about this Speech Pathologist role.
About us
At Northcott Therapy, we support people of all ages with disability to live more independently through evidence-based, family-centred therapy.
As a new graduate therapist, you'll grow and thrive within our supportive, multi-disciplinary team, enjoying opportunities to learn, collaborate, and develop your skills. Enjoy:
* Gradual caseload and calendar build-up (metered start)
* Weekly supervision and regular check-ins
* 2 weeks of professional development leave
* A strong local team with access to our broader NSW, QLD, and ACT networks
Join a trusted organisation with 90+ years of impact—where your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference.
Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story .
Northcott reviews applications throughout the recruitment process, often before the closing date, and we will advise you of the outcome. For general enquiries about the role, please contact .
Northcott offices will be closed for the Christmas break from 25 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026. We will continue reviewing candidates up until 24 December 2025, and will resume assessing applications from 5 January 2026. Please note that some advertisements may close prior to 25 December 2025.
Thank you for your support. Northcott wishes you a happy and healthy holiday season.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. We welcome bilingual and multilingual applicants, recognising the important role language and cultural understanding play in connecting with and supporting our diverse communities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion .
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