$10,000 Graduate Scholarship – Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy

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. $1,000 per year FTE)

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 (driver’s 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. 

What We Offer

• $10,000 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 (3–4 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 Australia’s 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 support—and we’re proud to celebrate a different brilliant® in everything we do.

How to Apply

Click “I’m 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.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to meet your needs.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au