About Autism Queensland

Autism Queensland is one of Australia's most experienced providers of specialised education, therapy and support services for people on the autism spectrum and their families. For further information please visit www.autismqld.com.au.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a newly formed, innovative project team to develop and deliver autism-specific workshops and specialised training services to mental health professionals.

This opportunity will suit a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist who has significant experience working with people with autism, facilitating professional development and an understanding of evidence-based practices and positive behaviour support.

This position is offered on part-time basis. Initially you will be able to work from home but in due course will be based at our Sunnybank Hills or Acacia Ridge sites.

To access the full position description, please visit the Work With Us page on our website: autismqld.com.au/page/workwithus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver autism-specific training for mainstream community mental health professionals in a range of delivery modes including face-to-face workshops and webinars
• Interview and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify learning outcomes and develop training responsive to each target group/area
• Contribute to design and implementation of measures to evaluate training outcomes and participant satisfaction
• Conduct ongoing review and update of training packages dependent on participant and stakeholder feedback, training evaluations and relevant research
• Map community mental health services in the Queensland Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to enable dissemination of information and training to health professionals in these services
• Collaboratively develop stakeholder communication and marketing strategies to attract interview and training participants
• Prepare reports and collect data as required
• Organise various practical aspects of events with administrative support
• Experience working with children and or adults with other disabilities is highly desired

Essential Criteria

• Minimum tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in disability including at least 3 years’ experience working with people on the autism spectrum
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based practices relevant to working with people on the autism spectrum
• Demonstrated experience and success facilitating group training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly effective interpersonal communication skills with proven ability to work collaboratively, and to build effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite of programs

Special Conditions

• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant professional Board or professional membership
• Some outside regular hours work
• Current open driver’s license
• May be required to use own vehicle for work purposes when an AQ pool vehicle is not available
• It is the responsibility of the employee to hold a current, recognized Provide First Aid qualification
• It is the responsibility of the employee to hold and maintain at their own expense, a current Criminal History Screening Card/s or relevant Exemption Card
• Certificate of Completion in NDIS Worker Orientation Module “Quality Safety and You”

Culture & Benefits

• Autism Queensland is an inspiring, caring and fun place to work
• Supportive, passionate and friendly colleagues and leaders who will share your commitment to achieving
• Organisational focus on work-life balance
• Large scope for personal and professional development 
• Generous salary sacrificing program

Telephone enquiries to Human Resources on (07) 3452 2187 (Tuesday to Thursday). Please note applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be considered at this time.