If you share our passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum, then please read on!  

• Job No: ASPECT1400
• Part time, three days per week 
• 12 month maximum term contract
• Starting at $54,878 p.a. FTE salary package (depending on experience and qualifications) - inclusive of superannuation (pro rata for part time and contract term) 
• Increase your take home pay with salary packaging benefits up to $15,899 tax free each FBT year
• Itinerant role with travel requirements around Deniliquin, NSW

Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Aspect Therapy

The therapy team includes over 200 allied health therapists and delivers services which are person and family-centred, flexible, responsive and evidence-informed for individuals of all ages on the autism spectrum. This role will see you building and nurturing connections in therapy environments including the community, schools, preschools and early education settings.

About the role

As an energetic and positive Allied Health Assistant, you will work autonomously in this role in collaboration with Aspect Allied Health Professionals including speech pathologists and occupational therapists. You will be supporting the delivery of evidence based, individualised services across a range of settings with autistic individuals of all ages and their families and you will support the implementation of individual therapy recommendations as provided by Aspect Health Professionals. 

As an itinerant role, travel is required to support service users within the assigned region. Some travel outside of your region is required on occasion. Click here to view the Position Profile.

What do we offer?

• Training and supervision including enrolment and participation in TAFE accredited AHA training
• Regular Aspect internal face-to-face and online training
• Regular supervision outside of regular client service delivery
• Competitive salary package (including attractive and tax effective salary packaging benefits)
• Excellent internal and external professional development opportunities
• Interesting and varied work with a comprehensive structured training program to ensure you are best skilled to make a difference in your new role
• Your manager will support your individual learning needs

What you will bring to the role

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or willingness to complete)
• Experience supporting individuals of all ages presenting with developmental disabilities including autism and their families
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of and experience working with service providers within government and the community and NFP sectors
• Current valid driver’s licence and use of own vehicle for business purposes
• Willingness to travel across Deniliquin and surrounds
• NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance for paid employment
• Current first aid qualification, CPR and anaphylaxis certificate (preferred)

Completion of the mandatory NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ is also required. If you have not already completed the module, click here to access it. You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance.

What we offer

A competitive package will be based on relevant qualifications and experience. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free. This means you can increase the value of your take-home pay. Please click here to see some of the benefits of working for Aspect.

To apply

Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. Cover letter is optional. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for some positions at Aspect, in accordance with Public Health Orders, Work Health and Safety and duty of care obligations for staff and participants/students. As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect is collecting information related to your vaccination status to ensure we are in compliance with all government orders and directives.  

Enquiries should be directed to: Marlene Eksteen, Practice Leader Allied Health Assistant Project on 0434 560 654.

Click here for more information about Aspect Therapy or go to www.autismspectrum.org.au 

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.