The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

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New Graduate Speech Pathologist

24-Month Program

Start your speech pathology career where innovation, learning and patient-centred care come together.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Speech Pathology Department is seeking passionate and motivated new graduate Speech Pathologists to join our award-winning team in a unique 24-month graduate program designed to support your transition from student to confident clinician.

As one of Australia's leading tertiary health services, RMH provides opportunities to work across a diverse range of specialty clinical areas while receiving structured support, professional development and mentorship throughout your graduate journey.

Why Choose RMH?

Our 24-month graduate program has been intentionally designed to accelerate professional growth while fostering confidence, resilience and clinical excellence.

You will gain experience across a variety of acute and subacute settings, working with patients presenting with complex communication and swallowing disorders. Graduates are exposed to specialist services and multidisciplinary care pathways not commonly available in traditional graduate roles.

Innovative Transdisciplinary Preceptorship Program

At RMH, all new graduate Speech Pathologists participate in our innovative Transdisciplinary Preceptorship Program.

This unique model brings together new graduates from Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work and other allied health professions to learn, reflect and grow together.

Through facilitated group learning, peer support, case discussions and guided professional reflection, the program helps graduates to:

• Build confidence in clinical decision-making
• Develop skills for working effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Enhance communication and leadership capabilities
• Strengthen resilience and wellbeing in the transition to professional practice
• Gain a broader understanding of person-centred healthcare delivery

The program complements profession-specific supervision and mentoring, providing a rich and supportive environment to foster both clinical and professional development.

What We Offer

• A structured 24-month graduate program
• Dedicated clinical supervision and mentoring
• Participation in the RMH Transdisciplinary Preceptorship Program
• Rotational experience across clinical areas
• Access to specialist services and expert clinicians
• Comprehensive professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, research and innovation

About You

• A recent or soon-to-be graduate of an accredited Speech Pathology program with less than 6 months experience
• Eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Passionate about patient-centred care
• Curious, adaptable and eager to learn
• Committed to working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Join Us

If you're looking for a graduate role that offers exceptional clinical experiences, structured support and a genuinely innovative approach to professional development, we'd love to hear from you.

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Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.