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.

What you will do:

The Autism Friendly Consultant will work as part of the Aspect Autism Friendly team. The team works as a partnership between Autistic and non-autistic staff to organise and deliver Autism Friendly consultancies to companies who offer travel, shopping, leisure (zoos, museums, libraries etc), sport and activity and events (like Mardi Gras or ‘Relaxed Performances’) via environmental assessment, report writing, resource development, staff training, special events and communications.

Visit our website to meet the team: https://www.aspect.org.au/our-services/autism-friendly/meet-the-aspect-autism-friendly-team

Visit our LinkedIn to learn more about the work we do: www.linkedin.com/showcase/aspect-autism-friendly

Key Responsibilities:

Project managing larger autism friendly consultancies (6 months or more, with multiple resources and partners)

Writing up comprehensive Autism Friendly assessment reports

Completing projects across Australia

Support for key autism friendly processes including inquiries

Support colleagues to develop and deliver autism-friendly activities

Able to coordinate and support live events e.g. Relaxed Performance, TV show or quiet tent

Support Autism Friendly team planning and organisation meetings

Support the continual improvement of Aspect Autism Friendly taking responsibility for some development projects

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This position is permanent, part time, 3 days per week (0.6 full time equivalent). The 0.6 full-time equivalent annual salary is $53K, inclusive of superannuation, and is dependent on qualifications and experience. Click here to view the full position profile.

What you bring:

Demonstrated successful experience team leading services when working with stakeholders to achieve project outcomes with long and complex projects

Ability to write complex assessment reports that are co-developed clear, well structured, using Aspect Autism Friendly branding and with implementation plans

Proven highly developed organisational & time management skills

Proven ability to manage priorities to effectively contribute to a variety of tasks/projects in the same time period

Demonstrated understanding of contemporary, evidence-based approaches to inclusion of people on the autism spectrum

Demonstrated experience as part of a high performing team

Interest & capacity to travel interstate as required

Currently Working with Children Check for paid employment and National Police Clearance (NSW) on job offer will be mandatory

Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay.

We know that not all candidates are likely to check every box, and we value diverse experiences and perspectives. If you’re excited about this role and believe you could be a great fit, we encourage you to apply — even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, skill or experience listed. You might be just the person we’re looking for.

What we offer:

Professional Learning opportunities for career advancement

Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

Hybrid working arrangements, flexibility between the office and home/remote

Modern workspace with end-of-trip facilities, on the doorstep of Chatswood train and metro station, dining and retail outlets

Employee referral incentives

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

Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

To apply: Click on the green "I'm Interested" button and attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. We don't accept CV's directly via email. Applications should be received by Friday, 15 August 2025.

Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Enquiries should be directed to: Tom Tutton, Head of Autism Friendly at [email protected].

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