Description:
Company DescriptionAutism 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 seekto understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.
Job Description
- $62.7K - $82.2K per annumFTE (dependant on qualifications and experience, pro-rata for part time) inclusive of super+phone + laptop
- Part time 22.8 hours per week, 3 days per week or across 5 days, negotiable
- Work in partnership with individuals and their families and/or significant others by involving them in the planning, goal setting, delivery and evaluation of program/service under supervision of an Allied Health Professional (AHP)
- Programs are person-centred and designed for the individual’s and family’s priorities and needs, family beliefs and values and are responsive to their cultural preferences
- Deliver programs that are strengths based, building on preexisting strengths which strengthen the overall functioning of the individual and their family unit under the supervision of the AHP
- Support individuals and their family with provision of information about relevant services and community support networks
- Deliver programs that are embedded into the individual’s and family’s everyday routines under supervision of the AHP
- Be responsive to family satisfaction and adapt service as required
- Deliver support in home and community settings and collaborate with others supporting the individual and family under the guidance of the AHP
- Collaborate with internal and external service providers regarding client support.
Qualifications
- Currently completing undergraduate degree in Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or similar) and/or completed certificate IV - Allied Health Assistant
- Working with Children Check WWCC (for relevant state) appropriately cleared
- NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ certificate. If you have not already completed the free module,click hereto access it.
- Current driver’s licence (with relevant state) and willingness to travel as required.
- You may be required to provide an international police clearance.
What weoffer:
- Salary packagingoptions to increase your take-home pay
- Leave entitlementsincluding paid parental leave, generous sick/carer's leave to support your wellbeing
- Practical internal and external professional development opportunities to keep you at the top of your game
- Reward and recognition program -Outstanding performance doesn’t go unnoticed
- Internal, yearly National Conference for ongoing career development and networking
- Access to a wide range of discounts throughBlue Light Cardon everydaypurchases
- Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
Applications closing : Monday 7, April 2025.
Aspectreservetherighttointerviewandappointatanystageduringthesearchprocess.Successful candidates will be asked to provide their statements of service from prior relevant experience and evidence of qualification to calculate their remuneration level.
Enquiries should be directed to: Marlene Eksteen,Practice Leader Speech Pathology & Allied Health, meksteen@aspect.org.au
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
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