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.
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference while enjoying autonomy and strong professional support?
At Aspect Therapy, we're dedicated to empowering individuals on the autism spectrum and their families to achieve meaningful outcomes through evidence-informed, person-centred therapy. We work alongside participants, families and support networks to build practical skills that promote independence, participation and quality of life.
We're seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team on a full time or part time basis, supporting participants across The Gables and the Hills Shire region. This is an itinerant role, meaning you'll work within the community and across a variety of settings to deliver therapy where it has the greatest impact.
You will:
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Apply now and help create positive change for individuals on the autism spectrum across The Gables community. Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level.
We will consider applicants who are available to commence between now & February 2027. This includes new graduates completing their qualifications in 2026.
Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process. Please note that we are not accepting resumes from recruitment agencies for this role.
Enquiries should be directed to: Anita Hemmings, ahemmings@aspect.org.au
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.
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.
