10,000 Graduate Scholarship – Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy
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Job Summary
About the Role
As a Graduate Therapist at Aspect you will:
- Deliver evidence-informed person-centred therapy
- Support autistic individuals to build practical life skills
- Work collaboratively with a supportive team
- Partner with families carers and the wider community
- Build your caseload gradually with strong supervision
Your Graduate Program Includes
- Structured onboarding and learning modules
- Joint and shadow sessions to build confidence
- Webinar series covering latest evidence-based practice
- Training in child protection safeguarding and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Individualised supervision (clinical operational) tailored to your needs
- Ongoing professional development (approx. $1000 per year FTE)
Qualifications :
About You
You are:
- In your final year (or recently completed) a degree in Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy
- Eligible for Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) or AHPRA registration
- Passionate about supporting autistic individuals and their families
- A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively
- Willing to travel locally (drivers licence and own vehicle required KMs reimbursed)
You will also require:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working With Children Check (relevant state)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (or willingness to complete)
Click here to view the position profile.
Additional Information :
What We Offer
- $10000 scholarship to support your transition to work
- Annual Salary $84.5K $89K (FTE incl. super)
- Salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Phone laptop travel reimbursement tolls covered
- Manageable caseload (34 participants per day)
- Generous leave including parental leave and personal leave
- A genuinely inclusive and values-driven workplace
About Aspect
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australias largest autism-specific service providers and a leading not-for-profit organisation.
We work alongside people on the autism spectrum and their families to deliver evidence-informed person-centred supportand were proud to celebrate a different brilliant in everything we do.
How to Apply
Click Im Interested submit your resume and complete applicant screening questions.
Recruitment process:
- Phone screen
- Interview
- Reference and background checks
- Offer scholarship agreement
Applications close: 25th April 2026
Diversity & Inclusion
Aspect is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from autistic people Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disability LGBTQIA individuals and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Were happy to adjust our recruitment process to meet your needs.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
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