Are you an enthusiastic Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist looking to start your career in 2026 within a dynamic, supportive, well developed team? If so, Talking Matters is for you!

About Us - Talking Matters is a division of the Torrens Health group. This connection provides our team with access to a strong network, streamlined systems and opportunity for career development across a range of health services.

We employ passionate, fun & committed Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists to work with children with a wide variety of developmental & learning needs aged from 0 to 18 years. Our services are provided either in our well-resourced clinics in Elizabeth Downs & Christie Downs or within schools, preschools or homes & include individual & group therapy.

Our Graduate Experiences-

"The Talking Matters graduate program has allowed me to become a confident speech pathologist. I feel that I have been very well supported by the entire team and that my workload has grown in line with my development as a clinician. The fortnightly ‘lunch and learn’ sessions for all new graduates provides a platform to learn about a range of clinical and operational topics. I would strongly recommend choosing Talking Matters as a new graduate!" Chris - Speech Pathology New Graduate, 2025

“Joining Talking Matters as a new graduate meant I was immediately connected with other passionate and down to earth new graduates who are on the same journey. From day one, I felt welcomed into a team that genuinely prioritises clinician mental health and wellbeing. The support, connection and shared experiences have made this transition not only feel less overwhelming but also empowering” – Tori, Occupational Therapy New Graduate 2025

Developed with input from graduates & refined over the past 6 years, our Graduate Pathway is characterised by support, learning & development structures:

· Comprehensive orientation with your new grad peers - a full week of clinical training, focussed on review & upskills in key clinical presentations, skill development & therapy targets.

· Fortnightly formal clinical mentoring sessions with senior clinician.

· 6 months of fortnightly dedicated graduate development meetings covering a range of clinical & operational topics.

· Full day clinical development workshops each school holidays with your new grad peers.

· Assessment tool & report writing development program.

· Shadow shifts to learn and get new ideas from our awesome team.

· Gradual caseload progression with reduced billable expectations.

· Fortnightly whole team clinical development meetings.

· Daily availability for support from management & the wider clinical team.

· Supportive administration team.

Opportunities are currently available at both our Elizabeth Downs and Christie Downs offices. Enjoy enviable work environment and enormous resource library. All clinicians have access to quiet workplaces inside and outside.

Added bonuses -

· Provided with all the resources you will need - iPhone, laptop, mobile therapy resource pack for school services, extensive range of clinic-based resources

· Quarterly staff events, with 2 large events each year with our sister company MPOT. In the past we have tried our hand at Holey Moley and the Hijinx Hotel. We also enjoy a good dance floor!

· Team culture & support rated by all staff as a defining feature of Talking Matters

· Fortnightly billable recognition bonus scheme

· Annual leave bonus scheme – take annual leave in school holiday periods only and become eligible for a bonus and extra annual leave days added to your entitlements

· Flexibility & variety in working hours (morning, afternoon & school shifts)

· Career progression opportunities in clinical education, mentoring, senior & team leader roles

· Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave & 4 weeks paternity leave

· Access to free mental health support through EAP program

· Opportunities for rotation into adult caseload with sister company MPOT.

Check out our socials to get more of a feel of who we are and what we are about - https://www.instagram.com/talkingmatters/

Contact Hannah Enright if you are a Speech Pathologist ([email protected]) or Kimberly Ridley ([email protected]) if you are an Occupational Therapist.

Talking Matters is committed to an inclusive workforce and encourages application from people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.