Are you a Fully Registered Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist or registered Positive Behaviour Practitioner who is passionate about people, positive about what's possible and you pride yourself on providing a high level of customer service?.... If yes, then a career at Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) might be for you!   

About the role

Work within a team of knowledgeable and supportive therapists and registered behaviour support practitioners including speech pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, special educators and social workers. Develop, deliver and evaluate evidence based, individualised services across a range of settings within specified regions. Work with individuals on the autism spectrum through individualised school, home and community based programs. Build capacity of families, care givers and the broader community to develop the strengths of each individual and to promote and encourage engagement within their community. Click here to view the Position Profile.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary package (including attractive and tax effective salary packaging benefits)
• A comprehensive and structured 3-month induction program
• Excellent internal and external professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive support and supervision, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) support and supervision for registered behaviour support practitioners
• Connections with highly experienced therapy staff who are part of a larger therapy team
• Interesting and varied work with a comprehensive structured induction program to ensure you are best skilled to make a difference in your new role
• Work with autism experts and access the latest autism research through Aspect's research team.

What you will bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualification in your discipline 
• Fully registered with AHPRA (Occupational Therapists and Psychologists) or eligibility for membership with AASW (for Social Workers)
• Experience in PBS is preferred and alignment to PBS is required
• Willingness and demonstrated ability to engage and empathise with individuals (preferably on the autism spectrum) and their families and carers
• Understanding of best practice assessment and intervention to tailor supports to meet the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families or carers
• Outstanding organisational, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to coordinate the delivery of service from entry to exit as well as recording and reporting service information
• Ability to empower others to implement and maintain strategies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Superior customer service approach
• Current valid driver’s licence and use of own vehicle for business purposes
• Willingness to travel to community settings across the regional area allocated
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance for paid employment
• Working With Children Check clearance or equivalent state check for paid employment
• Responding To Abuse & Neglect Training certificate (South Australia only)
• 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 attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. Please note that applications are viewed as they are received so if you are interested in applying for this role, please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries should be directed to: Madeleine Peace, Recruitment Manager on 0411 382 617.

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