Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist - school-based role

Port Macquarie, Australia

Part-time

Company Description

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) 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

$81K - $120K pa (pro-rata) FTE inclusive of super + phone + laptop

Join a team of passionate dedicated professionals in a supportive school environment

Part-time role (minimum 3-days per week), 6-month contract until December, 2025

Once you've met one person on the autism spectrum, you've met one person on the autism spectrum. This is career diversity on a whole new level!

Our trusted Aspect Therapy team aim to support and empower individuals on the spectrum and their families/support network to bring about meaningful change based on functional goals. This role works closely with the Aspect Hunter School's Learning Support Team to achieve the best outcomes for students at the Port Macquarie Aspect School sites. We work in partnership with the individual and their families/support network to identify strengths, areas of need, and develop support strategies that build capabilities and work with participant's interests. Pre-purchased annual leave is available and will be considered for candidates who may prefer to only work school terms.

Start and end every day with an organisation at the forefront of service delivery in an NDIS environment, knowing that you’re doing something amazing.

What you bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology

Registered with AHPRA or member of Speech Pathology Australia (or willing to obtain)

Current driver’s licence, use of own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per km) and willingness to travel across Port Macquarie and occasionally, to the Aspect Hunter School main campus (Thornton, NSW)

NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance

Working with Children Check for paid employment for the state you reside in

NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ certificate. If you have not already completed the free module, click here to access it.

You may be required to provide an international police clearance

What we offer:

$81K - $120K pa FTE inclusive of super + phone + laptop + reimbursement of daily work kms travelled + tolls

Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay

A comprehensive and tailored induction program to support you as you develop your own caseload

A strong individualised support and supervision structure so you know we have your back

A versatile working day

Leave entitlements including paid parental leave, generous sick/carer's leave, and an annual personal day for wellbeing

Practical internal and external professional development opportunities to keep you at the top of your game

Internal, yearly National Conference for ongoing career development and networking

Free training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to enhance your skill set

Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

Access to a wide range of discounts through Blue Light Card on everyday purchases

To apply: Please attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration level.

Applications close: Monday 23rd June 2025. Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to this closing date.

Enquiries should be directed to: Rhiannon Tolmie, Operational Leader, [email protected]

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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: www.autismspectrum.org.au