Depending on your interests, you could work across a range of settings with young people, mature people or those with disabilities or speech impediments. You could also work with actors or singers as a voice coach.
- Explore a wide range of opportunities
Find employment in schools, community health centres, hospitals, rehabilitation units, nursing homes or disability services in Australia or overseas.
- Move into private practice
Explore the opportunities available in private practice, or even be your own boss.
- Work in a growth area
A nationwide shortage of speech pathologists means you'll have excellent job prospects after graduation, particularly in rural and regional areas. The Australian Government's Job Outlook forecasts very strong employment growth in speech pathology in the next five years.