Occupational Therapists & Speech Pathologists – Early Careers (Autism Therapy)

The Opportunity

We are currently welcoming expressions of interest from:

• Early career qualified Occupational Therapists
• Early career qualified Speech Pathologists

Across the following locations:

Sydney North | Sydney South | Sydney East | Sydney West | Wollongong | Central Coast/Newcastle | Northern NSW | Murrumbidgee | Canberra | Melbourne

Salary & Benefits

$81,000 – $120,000 per year FTE (inclusive of super)

Plus additional benefits including:

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Phone and laptop provided
• Reimbursement of daily work-related kilometres travelled and tolls
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

Early Careers Program & Support

At Aspect, we know that starting your career is a big step—so we’ve built a program to support you every step of the way.

You’ll benefit from:

• A comprehensive induction program while you build your caseload
• A structured early careers training pathway (first 12–18 months)
• Regular clinical supervision and mentoring
• Training in Positive Behaviour Support and autism-specific approaches
• Ongoing monthly professional development sessions
• A gradual, supported transition to managing your own caseload

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting 3–4 participants per day in community settings
• Working collaboratively with participants and their families/support networks
• Building practical, functional skills that support everyday life
• Developing strengths-based, person-centred support strategies
• Working as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team

Unlike private practice, you won’t need to source your own clients—we’ll support you to build a sustainable caseload.