• Aspect National Office / Hybrid Working, NSW, Australia
• Full-time
• Department: Partnerships, Development & Autism Friendly

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.

Job Description

• Brand new role - if you are a highly organised all-rounder with ambition to make a real difference in the disability space, we encourage you to apply!
• Competitive Salary + salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Hybrid work arrangement - WFH + head office in Chatswood

Portfolio and Team purpose

The Partnerships, Business Development and Autism Friendly Portfolio was formed in 2023 and is home to four teams. 

• Philanthropy, Relationship and Gift in Will
• Fundraising, Mass Marketing and Supporter Services   
• Autism Friendly Consultancy & Working in Partnership (with autistic staff)
• Strategic Partnerships, Business Development & Impact

The teams are externally focused with a goal of growth- financial, reach and impact. We aim to deliver excellent customer service to existing and new supporters, corporates and autism friendly fee-for-service clients. We are committed to utilising both a data-led marketing and relationship-based approach to connect and inspire new partnerships and gifts through a wide variety of activities and initiatives.  The wellbeing of our team is important, as is incorporating the autistic voice authentically into our activities.

In turn this will enable Aspect to achieve it’s vision to create the best opportunities for people on the autism spectrum.

What you will do:

Drawing on experience you will be charged with coordinating varied projects across each of the teams and directly supporting the National Director in administrative tasks.

Key projects will vary depending on priorities but will focus on improving the systems and processes which make it easy for clients to do business with us. You will also support the new Head of Strategic Partnerships (currently being recruited) who will drive, gatekeep and proactively manage Aspect’s high-level strategic client relationships, to achieve shared long-term goals and competitive advantage.

Key stakeholders you will be working with include: Aspect staff across multiple departments and seniority levels, external clients from large corporates to small community organisations.

This role is well suited to someone who is confident, enthusiastic, organised, has a can-do attitude and is capable of managing competing priorities.

Click here for the Position Profile.

Qualifications

What you will bring:

• 3+ years experience in a Project Coordinator, Executive Assistant or similar role (essential)
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in areas of Business Management or Administration, Project Management or other relevant courses
• Absolute commitment to accuracy, ability to work methodically and a high attention to detail
• Effective skills in organisation and time management
• Keen for continuous learning and development
• Direct marketing experience would be desirable (but not essential)
• Empathy for people with a disability and their families/carers and for the autism cause
• Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance (NSW) on job offer will be mandatory

Additional Information

What we offer:

• A purposeful and meaningful role, which will challenge and inspire
• Excellent 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 (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. 

Enquiries should be directed to: Rachel Mills, Relationship and Business Improvement Manager, [email protected] using the subject line: Project Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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