Expression of Interest for Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Registered Psychologist,[...] in Liverpool

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 aspirations of people on the autism spectrum.

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. We work in partnership with the individual and their families/support network to identify strengths, areas of need, and develop support strategies that build capabilities and work with participants' interests. We meet participants in their community setting to work on transferrable skills that shape their everyday lives.

We employ occupational therapists, speech pathologists, registered psychologists, social workers and educators. We work in the following areas: Sydney North, Sydney South, Sydney East, Sydney West, Wollongong, Central Coast/Newcastle, Northern NSW, Murrumbidgee, Canberra, Adelaide, NW Tasmania, and Melbourne.

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

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology
• Fully registered with AHPRA (for occupational therapists and psychologists)
• Speech Pathology Australia membership or willingness to obtain (speech pathologists)
• Current driver's licence, use of own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per km) and willingness to travel across your local community
• 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

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• $81K - $120,000K pa FTE inclusive of super + phone + laptop + reimbursement of daily work kms travelled + tolls
• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• A comprehensive and tailored induction program to support you as you develop your own caseload
• A strong individualised support and supervision structure so you know we have your back
• A versatile working day supporting three to four people each day
• Permanent contracts
• Leave entitlements including paid parental leave, generous sick/carer's leave to support your wellbeing
• Practical internal and external professional development opportunities to keep you at the top of your game
• Reward and recognition program - Outstanding performance doesn't go unnoticed
• Internal, yearly National Conference for ongoing career development and networking
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training to extend your knowledge and skills
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

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