Company Description

Autism 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.

Vision: The best opportunities for people on the autism spectrum.

Mission: We work with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, delivering evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focussed, and customer-driven.

Values: We are passionate about people, about being positive, and about what’s possible.

Portfolio and Team purpose

The Marketing and Communications team plays a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's external image and fostering meaningful connections with our stakeholders.

Position purpose

The key purpose of this role is to enhance employee engagement, foster a positive organisational culture, and ensure seamless dissemination of information across Aspect. Effectively convey organisational key messages around Strategic direction, programs of work, projects and BAU activities to our workforce.

The role will also be responsible for:

• Internal Communications Strategy development and plan implementation
• Improving staff engagement
• Communication Plan for organisational Strategic and Business Plans
• Supporting business units with corporate communication needs
• Relationship and Stakeholder engagement
• External newsletter
• Crisis Management

Click here for the Position Profile.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field

Experience:

• +8 years’ experience in a Communications or similar role
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of communication plans
• Familiarity with digital communication tools and social media platforms
• Crisis communication experience is a plus

What we offer:

• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Learning opportunities for career advancement
• Hybrid working between the office and home
• Freshly fitted out workspace with end of trip facilities, on the doorstep of Chatswood station, dining and retail
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday purchases
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply

Please attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter should be addressed to Robyn Eicker, Chief Marketing Officer outlining your reasons for applying for the role.

Enquiries should be directed to: Lauren Roebuck, Talent Sourcing Specialist, 0437 590 341.

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