Company Description:$10,000 Graduate Scholarship – Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy (Commencing January/February 2027)
Itinerant / multiple locations | | ⏱ Full-time or part-time
Kick-start your career with purpose and $10K to support you
Are you in your final year of Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy and graduating in December 2026 or June 2027?
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is offering a $10,000 Graduate Scholarship to help you transition into your career—use it your way, whether that’s covering study costs, rent, living expenses, or even a car.
Even better? You’ll step straight into a permanent role with a supportive team that’s committed to helping you grow into a confident, capable clinician gaining experience in working with neurodivergent participants.
Why join Aspect?
Start strong
Begin your career with a structured graduate program designed to build your skills, confidence, and clinical capability from day one.
Make a real impact
Work alongside experienced therapists supporting autistic individuals and their families to achieve meaningful, everyday outcomes.
Learn from the best
Access ongoing supervision, mentoring, and professional development in a supportive environment.
Choose your location
Opportunities available across:
Canberra | Albury | Hunter | Illawarra | Sydney | Melbourne |
⚖️ Flexibility that fits your life
Permanent roles available 3, 4 or 5 days per week, with structured support and manageable caseloads.
Job Description: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)
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 (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.
Additional Information: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