Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers and a leading not-for-profit. We partner with Autistic people of all ages and their families to deliver person-centred, evidence-informed supports that build independence, wellbeing and inclusion.
At Aspect, we celebrate a different brilliant® — recognising and embracing the strengths, interests and aspirations of Autistic people.
We are seeking passionate Active Support Workers to join our casual team across our Heatherton day program
Working Monday to Friday (8:45am–3:15pm), you will support Autistic adults in a community-based environment, helping them build life skills, independence, social connection, and participation in everyday activities.
You’ll be part of a supportive team that delivers meaningful, strengths-based support in a positive and engaging setting.
Important Location Requirement
To be considered for this role, you must live within approximately 20–30 minutes of our Heatherton site.
This is an important requirement due to the nature of the role, the regular Monday–Friday hours and the need for a sustainable commute. Please consider your travel time during peak periods before applying.
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Bring
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What We Offer
Why Aspect
You’ll join a values-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to improving the lives of Autistic people. We invest in our people and support ongoing learning and development in a collaborative team environment.
How to Apply
Click “I’m Interested”, upload your resume and complete the application form (cover letter optional). We do not accept applications via email.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, and we may progress candidates before a closing date.
Recruitment Process
Interview (on-site) → Reference/Background checks → Verbal offer → Contract → Onboarding → Induction
Inclusion & Diversity
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
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
