AddressCompany Description
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.
At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.
Job Description
- Do you want to make a difference in the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum?
- Join our amazing team of dedicated therapy professionals making a measurable difference supporting people on the autism spectrum.
- Do you thrive on being supported by a team but working autonomously, visiting a variety of participants in their environment?
- Mulitple locations: Sydney, regional NSW, NW Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide
- Part time and full time roles available!
- Post study visa holders welcome to apply!
Our trusted Aspect Therapy team aim to support and empower individuals on the spectrum and their families/support network to bring about meaningful change based on functional goals. We work in partnership with the individual and their families/support network to identify strengths, areas of need, and develop support strategies that build capabilities and work with participant's interests. We meet participants in their community setting to work on transferrable skills that shape their everyday lives.
Start and end every day with an organisation at the forefront of service delivery in an NDIS environment, knowing that you’re doing something amazing.
Our graduate program includes:
- A structured induction and training program
- A combination of self-paced and guided modules covering introduction to the organisation to working with clients
- Joint and shadow visits as you learn the ropes
- An informative webinar series covering the latest evidence-based research
- Child protection and safeguarding training
- An Introduction to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Strong individualised support and supervision structure with both a clinical and operational focus tailored to your learning needs
Qualifications
What you bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy/ Speech pathology
- Eligible for membership with the AHPRA (OT only)
- Current driver’s licence, use of own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per km) and willingness to travel across your local community
- NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
- Working with Children Check for paid employment for the state you reside in
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ certificate. If you have not already completed the free module, click here to access it.
- You may be required to provide an international police clearance
Click here to view the position profile.
Additional Information
What we offer:
- $78k to $84,000k p.a. FTE salary package inclusive of superannuation + phone + laptop + reimbursement of daily work kms travelled + tolls
- Tax-effective salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
- A comprehensive and tailored induction program that supports you as you gradually build your caseload
- A strong individualised support and supervision structure
- A versatile working day, supporting three to four people each day
- Permanent contract
- Excellent internal and external professional development opportunities
- Leave entitlements including paid parental leave, generous sick/carer's leave, and an annual personal day for wellbeing
- Training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
- Learning opportunities for career advancement
- Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday purchases
- Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
Application process
Successful candidates will progress through the following stages:
- Apply online. Upload your CV and cover letter (optional).
- Phone screen call from the hiring manager.
- Interview with two managers.
- Reference checking and background checks completed.
- Verbal offer made to successful applicants.
- Sign and return contract.
- Return new starter information.
- Commence work at Aspect!
To apply
Please attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional.
Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level.
Enquiries should be directed to:
Andrew Trenfield, Regional Manager Aspect Therapy, **********@autismspectrum.org.au, 0466 435 ***
Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.
Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au
