New Graduate Speech Pathologist – January 2026 Start | Townsville

Job title: New Graduate Speech Pathologist

Job type: Full time or part time

Salary offer: $81,600 per annum (FTE) or $41.30 per hour (PT)

Location: Townsville

About the company:

Our client is a well-established Queensland-wide provider of speech pathology and audiology services, supporting individuals of all ages—from newborns to adults. With a strong reputation for clinical excellence and a passion for creating meaningful outcomes, their team is driven by a shared culture of compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

They are known for delivering high-quality, evidence-based services across urban and regional centres, offering a supportive and flexible environment for early career professionals. At the heart of their mission is a commitment to building brighter futures through communication—and they’re looking for like-minded team members to join the journey.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for Speech Pathology graduates to kickstart their career in a structured, supportive, and rewarding graduate program commencing January 2026 .

The role offers exposure to a varied caseload across paediatric and adult clients , focused on assessment, diagnosis, therapy, and management of a range of communication disorders. Whether you choose full-time or part-time, you’ll benefit from:

A comprehensive induction into the company, team, and systems.

A staggered caseload over the first 6 months to ease your transition.

Ongoing one-on-one clinical supervision , weekly team meetings, and mentoring.

Opportunities to shadow experienced clinicians and access a wide range of resources.

A structured program that grows with your experience and interests.

You’ll be based in one of our client’s centre in Townsville—where your impact will be valued and your growth supported.

Benefits:

?? Realistic billable hours target – 5 per day after the 6-month grad ramp-up

?? Built-in time for admin, report writing, PD, and team meetings

??? 17.5% annual leave loading

?? Professional Development budget + PD leave

?? Salary packaging up to $15,899 per FBT year + $2,650 for meals/entertainment

?? Novated leasing options

?? A strong focus on work-life balance – no burnout culture here!

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will:

Be graduating from a recognised Speech Pathology degree in 2025

Be eligible for full membership with Speech Pathology Australia before commencing

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