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Operational Leader, Aspect Therapy

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
  • Full time or part time (minimum 3 days per week) role available 
  • 12 month maximum term contracts with possibility for continued employment 
  • Approx. $111k to $120k p.a. FTE salary package range - (inclusive of superannuation and pro rata for part time) 
  • Excellent tax effective salary packaging benefits
  • Working from home with a site in Scullin, ACT 
  • This role may include a clinical casework component which may require local travel

Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Aspect Therapy:

The therapy team includes over 200 allied health therapists and delivers services which are person and family-centred, flexible, responsive and evidence-informed for individuals of all ages on the autism spectrum. This role will see you supporting a small team in the ACT and surrounding NSW to build and nurture connections in therapy environments including the community, schools, preschools and early education settings, via face-to-face services or via Teletherapy. 

About the role: 

You will support and work with the Regional Manager to lead Aspect’s vision and strategy around people with autism and therapy services delivered in Australia. The primary purpose is to provide high level operational support to enable efficient and effective Therapy services that fit within financial parameters. This role may also have a caseload which will require local travel. Click here to view the Position Profile.

What do we offer?

  • A competitive salary package (including attractive and tax effective salary packaging benefits)
  • Excellent internal and external professional development opportunities
  • Connections with other Operational Leaders across the larger therapy team
  • Interesting and varied work with a structured training induction program 
  • Further develop your knowledge and skills in autism

What you will bring to the role?

  • Tertiary qualification in your discipline 
  • Fully registered with AHPRA (Occupational Therapists and Psychologists) 
  • Demonstrated ability to engage with individuals on the autism spectrum and their families and carers
  • Outstanding organisational, communication, written and presentation skills
  • Ability to coordinate the delivery of a service, including managing enquiries, referrals and intake as well as recording and reporting service information
  • Ability to empower others to implement and maintain strategies
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Superior customer service approach
  • Current valid driver’s licence and use of own vehicle for business purposes
  • Willingness to travel across the area allocated
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance for paid employment
  • NSW Working With Children Check for paid employment 
  • ACT Working With Vulnerable People Check for paid employment 

Completion of the mandatory NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ is required. If you have not already completed the module, click here to access it. You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance.

What we offer: 

A competitive package will be based on relevant qualifications and experience. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free, increasing the value of your take-home pay. Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.

To apply: 

Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. Cover letter is optional. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries should be directed to: Maryanne Pease, Regional Manager on 0438 413 610

Click here for more information about Aspect Therapy or go to www.autismspectrum.org.au 

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.  

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