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.
Location: Hawthorn, VIC
Employment Type: Part-Time,32.5 hrs per week
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:15pm, 6.5hr shifts
Salary: $36.22 per hour + Superannuation (Level 2 Pay Point 1)
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Community Worker to join our Adult Community Services team in Hawthorn.
The Community Worker will support Autistic adults to increase independence, build life skills, participate in their community, develop social connections and achieve their individual goals through person-centred support.
Working within a community-based environment, you will assist participants to access meaningful activities, build confidence and capability, and enhance their quality of life through strengths-based support and inclusive practices.
Key Responsibilities
Skills and Experience Required
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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 close: 1 October 2026.
This advertisement will remain open for a minimum of 28 consecutive days.
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.
