• Multiple maximum term and casual positions available
• Shifts available at our community hub based in Marrickville, 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.

About Aspect Adult Community Services: 

Community based and individualised services for people on the autism spectrum and their families. The focus is on the development of individual programs based on the specific interests, wants and needs of each individual.

About this role: 

As part of a supportive team including your Regional Coordinator, Team Leaders and Practice Leaders, you will provide direct support to individuals on the autism spectrum, assisting them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations through centre and community based activities. This may include activities out of business hours. 

Click here to view the Position Profile.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implement strategies and directions identified through personal plans
• Provide direct support to individuals on the autism spectrum to achieve their goals, develop skills and broaden their experiences and quality of life
• Complete online client management reports and other administration tasks related to user profile and programs

Skills, experience and qualifications:

• Certificate III in Disability Services desirable or other qualification or experience in the area of disability services
• Proactive approach in supporting individuals with a disability
• Experience working with people with complex support needs
• Experience in person centred planning and approaches
• Experience supporting people within a positive behaviour support context
• Strong teamwork focus
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills including intermediate Microsoft Word skills
• Driver’s Licence valid in Australia, willingness to drive a minivan and use of own vehicle for business purposes - desirable
• Current NSW Working With Children Check for paid employment 

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 also be required to provide an International Police Check.

What we offer: 

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.  These roles are covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) and are classified at Level 2, depending on qualifications and experience. Full time, part time and casual rates range from $27.94 to $30.56 per hour. For casual roles, casual loading will apply. Superannuation will apply in accordance with ATO requirements.

We focus on providing a positive work and learning environment for staff. Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.

To Apply: 

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Please attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. Cover letter is optional. There is no closing date for this role, all applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful applicants will be contacted.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries should be directed to: Cynamon Toner, Regional Coordinator on 0466 546 813.

For more information about Aspect 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.