Work Ready

Speech Pathology Australia (the Association) has created a suite of learning resources to help speech pathology students and early career professionals transition into the workforce.

Topics include a range of information, such as applying for a job, employment agreements, pay and awards, ethics, supervision, and the certification program.

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Job application, writing a CV, and interviewing

Luke Mitchell from the Association’s Early Career Reference Group discusses job applications, CV writing, and interviewing with Jamie Williams of YourMembership. Watch this video 
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Joining Speech Pathology Australia

Speech pathology student, Mai Ngo, speaks with the Association’s Manager Member Services and Operations about the benefits of being member of Speech Pathology Australia. Watch this video .
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Employment contracts

The Association’s Professional Support Advisor speaks with Anna Pannuzzo, Director at WorkPlacePLUS about employment contracts and what to be aware of when signing a contract. Watch this video .
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Pay and Awards

The Association’s Manager, Professional Practice speaks with Anna Pannuzzo, Director at WorkPlacePLUS about pay and the National Award that covers all speech pathologists. Watch this video .
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Working Arrangements

The Association’s Professional Support Advisor speaks with Anna Pannuzzo, Director at WorkPlacePLUS about the different ways you can be employed in a workplace. Watch this video .
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Starting work requirements

The Association’s Professional Practice Advisor speaks with Anna Pannuzzo, Director at WorkPlacePLUS about the policies, procedures, and requirements you can expect when starting in a new workplace. Watch this video .
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Work, Health and Safety

The Association’s Professional Practice Advisor speaks with Anna Pannuzzo, Director at WorkPlacePLUS about work, health and safety obligations. Watch this video .
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Working in Private Practice as an early career speech pathologist

Speech pathology student. Mai Ngo, speaks with the Association’s Manager Professional Practice about what early career speech pathologists can expect if/when they work in the private sector. Watch this video .
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Ethics

Speech pathology final year student, Courtney Lindeman, speaks with the Association’s Manager Ethics and Professional Issues, and the Association’s Ethics Advisor about support and resources for ethical decision making. Watch this video .
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Listen to the Association’s Manager Ethics and Professional Issues, Trish Johnson, and Ethics Advisor, Nadia Marussinszky, as they discuss ethics and professionalism for early career speech pathologists with Danielle McGettigan and Dylan Mraz from the Association's Early Career Reference Group.

Supervision

Tanya Ramadan (Early Career Reference Group) speaks with the Association’s Professional Support Advisor about supervision and other types of professional support. Watch this video .
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Certification Program

Beth Lane (Early Career Reference Group) speaks with the Association’s Professional Standards Advisor about certification, becoming a member of Speech Pathology Australia and transitioning from Provisional to Full Certification. Watch this video .
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Find out more information on this website at Early Career Support