Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the world’s most extensive autism-specific educational programs. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum to co-develop, co-produce and co-deliver supports and services that are individualised, goal-driven and grounded in evidence-based practices.
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.
Positive Partnerships is a national project funded by the Australian Government Department of Education. We’re delivered by Aspect. We work in partnership with families, educators and communities to strengthen positive outcomes for autistic young people. We create connections and opportunities for an inclusive culture where autistic students belong and thrive.
The Team Leader will be responsible for facilitating and delivering specific Positive Partnerships professional learning and parent/carer face to face and online programs, workshops, pilots/trials and webinars as determined by the program schedule. The role will also require a high degree of flexibility that may include leading or participation in a range of contract related activities.
Key responsibilities include:
This is a full time, maximum term contract position to 30 June 2029. Must be based in Victoria or Tasmania, with travel required. Competitive salary package including superannuation and salary packaging benefits. Salary will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. Click here to view the full position profile.
You’ll also need a current Working with Children Check (for state you reside in) (paid for by employee) and National Police Check (paid for by Aspect).
To apply: To apply, click the “I’m Interested” button and submit your application; a cover letter is optional.
Applications close: Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.
Enquiries should be directed to: Jessica Feary, Coordinator - VIC/TAS on 0477 574 746 and jfeary@autismspectrum.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.
Learn more about Positive Partnerships: www.positivepartnerships.com.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.
