Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists (Early Career) – Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Illawarra locations

Company Description

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) 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

• $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
• 3 to 5 days a week, part time and full time roles available in Sydney, Western Melbourne, Canberra, and the Illawarra region
• Expand your expertise and build your career
• Structured program of clinical training sessions, introduction to Positive Behaviour Support and ongoing, monthly training your first year to 18 months
• Work with leading service provider in the country
• Purpose-led organisation – make a difference in the lives of people on the autism spectrum
• Support 3 to 4 participants per day in the community. Unlike private practice, you don’t need to chase referrals – we will help you build a sustainable caseload
• Be a part of a team celebrated for its person-centred, strength-based approach and life-changing outcomes for Autistic people.
• Feel valued, recognised and supported by colleagues who respect your work and share your passion in an inclusive culture.

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 participant's interests. We meet participants in their community setting to work on transferrable skills that shape their everyday lives. This is career diversity on a whole new level!

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
• 1 to 3 years of experience in speech pathology or occupational therapy
• Working in disability services a plus, but not required
• A self-starter who wants to deepen skills in neurodivergence
• Speech Pathology Australia membership of 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
• Keen to work itinerantly in the community, building strong participant relationships
• 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.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, sick/carer's leave to support wellbeing
• Reward and recognition program - Outstanding performance doesn’t go unnoticed
• Internal, yearly National Conference for ongoing career development and networking
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Blue Light Card on everyday purchases

Expressions of interest: Click on the "I'm Interested" button and attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. We do not accept CV's directly via email.  Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level.  

Shortlisted candidates will progress through the following stages:

1. Phone screen call from the hiring manager.
2. Interview.
3. Pre-employment checks (including 2 reference checks).
4. Verbal offer made to successful candidates or feedback for candidates that do not progress.
5. Formal offer in writing.
6. Sign and return contract
7. Start work at Aspect!

Applications close: Monday, 25 August 2025. Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to this closing date.

Enquiries should be directed to: Maryanne Pease, Regional Manager, mpease@aspect.org.au

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

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