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

As an Autism Friendly Consultant, you’ll work as part of a collaborative team of Autistic and non-autistic staff delivering autism-friendly consultancy projects across a range of industries including travel, leisure, events, retail and community spaces.

You will:

• Lead and support autism-friendly consultancy projects
• Conduct environmental assessments and walkthroughs
• Write clear, practical assessment reports and implementation plans
• Deliver training and support resource development including sensory maps and visual stories
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings, timelines and project communication
• Support autism-friendly events and initiatives
• Travel interstate as required

This is a 6-month fixed term contract ending 22nd December 2026. The annual salary for this role is pro-rated to $36,686 inclusive of superannuation, based on working 2 days per week (Monday and Tuesday). This is a community/home based role with an option to work from our Melbourne office.

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Qualifications

What you bring: You are organised, collaborative and passionate about inclusion and accessibility and have:

• Experience managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships
• Strong written communication and report writing skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Understanding of contemporary autism inclusion practices
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment
• Ability and willingness to travel interstate
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Meaningful work with real community impact
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary packaging benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everyday purchases

• Lead and support autism-friendly consultancy projects
• Conduct environmental assessments and walkthroughs
• Write clear, practical assessment reports and implementation plans
• Deliver training and support resource development including sensory maps and visual stories
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings, timelines and project communication
• Support autism-friendly events and initiatives
• Travel interstate as required

• Experience managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships
• Strong written communication and report writing skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Understanding of contemporary autism inclusion practices
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment
• Ability and willingness to travel interstate

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience