About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><em><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Start your audiology career where it matters most. Join Connect Hearing, part of the global Sonova Group, and help people rediscover the joy of sound in the communities that need it.</span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Calling for <strong>expressions of interest from Audiology students or recent graduates for our 2027 Graduate Program for opportunities in regional locations in New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia</strong>, commencing in January 2027. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">This is a structured internship that pairs you with dedicated Supervisors from day one, giving you real caseloads, real mentorship and a genuine pathway into a clinical career with one of the world's leading hearing care organisations.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Who are we?</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Connect Hearing is a leading provider of hearing health care services with a network of 180+ clinics nationwide. We are proud to be part of Sonova, the leading manufacturer of innovative hearing care solutions, present in over 100 countries across the world.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">What will you be doing?</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Assessing and diagnosing the extent of client hearing loss using a wide range of techniques, including audiometric tests</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Reporting assessment and test results in writing, and making referrals to medical practitioners</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Recommending solutions to those with hearing impairment including amplification, implantable devices, medical interventions and assistive listening devices and providing aural rehabilitation programs</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Providing counselling, advice and information to clients and families as a part of overall treatment</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Assisting with the development and management of noise control and hearing conservation strategies</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Providing treatment and management of hearing and communication disorders that may be age related, part of a disability, or acquired as a result of injury or disease</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">What do you need to be successful in this role?</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">University Audiology Qualification </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The right to live and work in Australia</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Solid audiological skills and knowledge</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excellent levels of customer care and service, and a passion for delivering an amazing client experience</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to learn and understand new software with training</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to achieve KPI's</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Commitment to continued professional development</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Good team working skills</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to network with GP's and other allied health professionals</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">What's in it for you?</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Supervision and extensive support throughout your internship</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Competitive salary, bonus plan and benefits</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Relocation assistance where applicable</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Paid CPD leave for your professional development</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Salary Packaging options</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Paid Parental Leave</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Paid Birthday Leave</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Access to discounts from over 500 retailers across Australia via our Employee Enrichment Hub</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Generous employee discounts on Sonova Products for yourself and your family</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Online Wellbeing Centre and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Access to the LinkedIn eLearning Platform</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">A values driven and people-centred culture within a dynamic, supportive and globally innovative team</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Access to the cutting-edge technology from Phonak and Unitron and the opportunity to work with innovative tools </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ethical, client-centered service and clinical autonomy – we give you the tools, skills and practices, you apply them your way</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">A strong focus on clinical excellence and ongoing skills development</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">A culture where clinician input is genuinely valued and you have a real opportunity to be heard and make a difference</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Sounds Interesting?</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">If you're ready to launch your audiology career with real support, real impact and real growth, we want to hear from you. Submit your expression of interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with Connect Hearing and Sonova.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="color:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">#LI-APL </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">#GraduateProgram #Audiology #Audiologist #HearingHealth #ConnectHearing #Sonova #HealthcareCareers #RegionalAustralia #GraduateCareers </span></span></p>