• Maximum term contract, commencing 1 March 2021 through to 28 February 2022
• Part time role, 4 days per week
• Approx. $97k p.a. salary package - pro rata for part time and contract term 
• Excellent tax effective PBI salary packaging benefits
• Based in Frenchs Forest, Sydney - Working remotely may be considered for the right candidate

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.

About the role: 

You will support the development, data collection, data analysis of specific Aspect research projects and other collaborative projects and support Aspect staff organisation-wide to develop and conduct ethical, relevant research that contributes to the Aspect Comprehensive Approach and the development of innovative high quality autism practice through research. To view the full position profile, please click here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, coordination and implementation of specific Aspect Research projects
• Work with members of collaborative research projects
• Contribute to peer–reviewed journal output
• Advise and support individual Aspect staff who are participating in research projects

Skills, experience and qualifications:

• Recent completion of a PhD in a relevant discipline or professional area
• Demonstrated competence in conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and reporting of results
• Demonstrated advanced competence with computer software including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and statistical software package such as SPSS, NVivo
• Demonstrated competence in working with a data collection team
• Proven ability to produce peer reviewed journal articles, reports and letters of high quality and clarity
• Proven experience in research ethics including writing ethics applications
• Ability to undertake travel
• Some knowledge of education or disability including autism an advantage

A National Police Check clearance is a requirement and Aspect will arrange this. 

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, increasing the value of your take-home pay. Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.

To apply: 

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries should be directed to: Vicki Gibbs, Research Manager on 0400 987 604.

More information about Aspect: 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.