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

• $78,000 - $116,000 pa (pro-rata) FTE inclusive of super + phone + laptop 
• Join a team of passionate dedicated professionals in a supportive school environment
• 3 days a week

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. As the role of a School Psychologist you work closely with the Learning Support Team to achieve the best outcomes for students at Aspect Hunter School. We work in partnership with the student and their teachers and families to identify strengths, areas of need & build collaborative programs to support their education.

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

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology
• Fully registered with AHPRA
• Experience in completion of Cognitive Assessments
• Current driver’s licence, use of own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per km) and willingness to travel from your base at Aspect Hunter School to local Satellite Classes
• 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

Click here to view the position profile.

What we offer

• $78K - $116,000K pa FTE inclusive of super + phone + laptop + reimbursement of travel + tolls from your base at Aspect Hunter to satellite classes in the area
• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• A comprehensive and tailored graduate program to support your clinical skills are you start in the role
• A strong individualised support and supervision structure so you know we have your back
• Permanent contracts
• 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 Perkbox on everyday purchases

To apply

Click "Apply Now". 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. 

Enquiries should be directed to: 

Rhiannon Tolmie, Operational Leader, [email protected] using the subject line: Registered Psychologist - Thornton 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