New Graduate Speech Pathologist – Paediatrics & Disability
7 Weeks Leave + Mentoring + Supportive Team + Leadership Pathways

The Opportunity
Families are waiting. Our team is growing. And we’re looking for a motivated New Graduate Speech Pathologist to join Northern Star Supports (NSS) in Kurri Kurri.

This is your chance to start your Speech career in a workplace where you’re not just another number – you’re valued, supported, and set up to thrive.

Why Join NSS?

$1,000 bonus upon successful completion of 6-month probation – our way of saying thank you for choosing to grow your career with NSS.
Enjoy the independence of your own work vehicle – available for both professional and personal use.
7 weeks annual leave (5 directed around school holidays + 2 flexible)
Above-award salary – negotiable to reflect your experience
Regular clinical mentoring with senior Speech Pathologists
Supportive team culture – a collaborative allied health team with decades of experience in the disability sector
Career growth & leadership opportunities as you develop in your profession
Low KPIs – we prioritise quality of therapy over quotas
Flexible working options – office, community, and home
Laptop & phone provided

What You’ll Be Doing

Deliver speech and language therapy across homes, schools, the community, and our therapy spaces.

Work closely with families to build communication capacity and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Develop and implement therapy plans with supervision and regular mentoring.

Collaborate with OTs, Intervention Teachers, and Support Workers to provide holistic support.

Document progress and outcomes in line with NDIS requirements.

How We Support You

At NSS, we understand your first year is the most important in shaping your career. That’s why we provide:

Weekly clinical supervision with experienced Speech Pathologists.

Joint visits & shadowing opportunities so you learn in real settings.

Structured onboarding with time to build your caseload gradually.

Regular team mentoring – with staff who have decades of experience in the disability sector and can support you both within and beyond your Speech role.

Professional Development (PD) budget to access external training.

Leadership pathways – as you grow in your profession, opportunities to step into senior roles and guide others.

About You

A recent Speech Pathology graduate (or graduating soon) with a passion for paediatrics and disability.

A team player who values learning, growth, and collaboration.

Excited to grow your skills with structured mentoring and long-term career opportunities.

About NSS

Northern Star Supports is a values-driven, family-focused provider offering Speech Pathology, OT, Developmental Teaching, and Support Work across the Hunter Valley. We’re proud of our supportive, down-to-earth culture where staff wellbeing matters just as much as client outcomes.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to launch your Speech career in a supportive workplace where you’ll be mentored, encouraged, and given the space to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via Seek or send your CV to [email protected]