• $10,000 Scholarship for Speech Pathologist & Occupational Therapist Graduates

What’s on offer:

Aspect is inviting university students in their final year of studying a Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology and graduating in December 2025 or June 2026 to apply for a Scholarship of $10K. Funds to be used any way they wish such as paying fees, rent, living expenses or even put towards a car to help kick start their career!

Successful Scholarship recipients will be offered a permanent position with options to work either 3, 4 or 5 days per week with the expectation of committing to minimum periods, ranging from 18 months to 24 months. Completion of Degree/Masters is required.

• Kick-start your career: Start your journey with us at Aspect where we train and support you to become an expert in your field
• Be part of the change: Join our qualified team of therapists who are all about making a real difference for individuals on the autism spectrum
• We've got your back: Dive into our tailored grad program designed to set you up for success
• Choose your scene: We have opportunities across multiple spots: Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Illawarra, Hunter, Alstonville and Albury

About us:

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

Our comprehensive graduate program includes:

• A combination of self-paced and guided modules covering introduction to the organisation to working with clients
• Joint and shadow visits as you learn the ropes
• An informative webinar series covering the latest evidence-based research
• Child protection and safeguarding training
• An introduction to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Building your caseload gradually
• Strong individualised support and supervision structure with both a clinical and operational focus tailored to your learning needs
• Excellent internal and external professional development opportunities worth approximately $1000 per year

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in speech pathology or occupational therapy
• Eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA for speech pathologists) or AHPRA (for occupational therapists)
• Current driver’s licence, use of own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per km) and willingness to travel across your local community
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
• Working with Children Check for paid employment for the state you reside in
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ certificate. If you have not already completed the free module, click here to access it.
• You may be required to provide an international police clearance

See the terms and conditions for more information.

Click here to view the position profile.

What we offer:

• $81K to $85.7K p.a. salary package inclusive of superannuation + phone + laptop + reimbursement of daily work kms travelled + tolls
• Tax-effective salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• A versatile working day, supporting 3 to 4 people each day
• Leave entitlements including paid parental leave, generous sick/carer's leave, and an annual personal day for wellbeing

Apply now!

To apply: Click on 'Apply Now' button and attach your resume & cover letter and complete the candidate questionnaire. Your cover letter should address the following 2 questions. Please limit to one A4 page/500 words.

• Why do you want to work for Aspect?
• What will you bring to the Aspect team?

Shortlisted candidates will progress through the following stages:

1. Phone screen call from the hiring manager.
2. Interview.
3. Pre-employment checks (including 2 reference checks).
4. Verbal offer made to successful candidates or feedback for candidates that do not progress.
5. Sign and return contract and scholarship agreement.
6. Return new starter information.
7. Commence work at Aspect in 2026!

Enquiries should be directed to: Elle Harris, Operational Leader Therapy at [email protected] using the subject line: Scholarship - Speech Pathologist & Occupational Therapist Graduates enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We do not accept applications directly via email, please follow the application process outlined.

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.

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