Company DescriptionAutism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia's largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.Job Description
Multiple, permanent, part time roles available from Monday to Friday, between 8:45am-3:15pm, 3 days a week minimum
Rates from $32.21 per hour + superannuation, depending on qualifications (SCHADS Level 2)
Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
Our people-centred, strength-based approach is at the heart of supporting people on the autism spectrum to live their best lives.Want to make a difference, supporting individuals with their goals through their strengths and interests? Our quality team of Aspect Support Workers work together with Autistic adults in a community environment, allowing participants to engage in activities that support and enhance independent living skills, social understanding and health and wellbeing.Our enthusiastic team create a positive environment and provide quality, supports to our Autistic participants, while developing your own knowledge and skills in a group setting.QualificationsWhat you bring:
Certificate III or IV in Disability Services, Community Service or Individual Support - completed or working towards (highly regarded)
Experience working in a day program, supported accommodation services or a hospital setting - required
Experience working with adults with complex behaviours and support needs
Engaged and willing to learn; skilled at building rapport
Motivated, resilient and enthusiastic
Effective oral and written communication skills
Driver's licence (desirable)
NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance for paid employment (or willingness to obtain)
Current Working with Children Check for paid employment in the state where you will be employed (or willingness to obtain)
NDIS Worker Orientation Module, 'Quality, Safety and You.'
You may also be required to provide an international police clearance
to view position profile.Additional InformationWhat we offer:
Rates from $32.21 per hour + superannuation, depending on qualifications (SCHADS Level 2)
Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
Training and personal development opportunities
Career pathways
Employee Referral Incentive
Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday purchases
Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program
To applyPlease click on the "I'm interested button". Please attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. Please note, we are not able to accept CVs directly. To submit a CV, please click on the 'I'm interested' button.Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.Learn more about us:
