Distance Education (DE) Teacher – Subject Matter Expert

- Full-time
- Department: Aspect Education
- Compensation: AUD 88,161 - AUD 127,186 - yearly

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is a not‑for‑profit organisation providing autism‑specific education.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are sought from qualified teachers for a Distance Education (DE) Teacher – Subject Matter Expert role for Semester 2, 2026.

This role supports the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑informed teaching and learning programs within a distance education environment, with a strong focus on student engagement, wellbeing, and progress.

We encourage applications from teachers who are committed to flexible, innovative teaching practice and who can contribute to both program delivery and curriculum quality within a distance education model.

What you will do

Aspect is a leader in education for children on the autism spectrum. Working at Aspect means you will be supported by a team of passionate professional educators. You will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence informed best practice in autism. Class sizes are small and you always have the assistance of a dedicated teacher aide. You will work closely in a team that includes the student, family, teacher aide and other professionals such as our school psychologist, speech therapists and occupational therapists to develop and deliver quality learning programs. This wrap‑around multi‑disciplinary approach to support means that you will gain current skills and work experience that can help you reach your professional goals. The Distance Education program requires experience in working with Google classrooms or other online learning platforms.





"Every day is so different from the last, I learn each day from the students… I love the diversity and uniqueness of each student and assisting them to learn in the way that suits them best. Aspect is amazing at student‑focused learning, I have never experienced such a nourishing learning environment with a strong child‑based focus. I truly enjoy every day, watching the student's anxiety fade and their creativity shine through."

What we are looking for

- TRB registration to teach in South Australia
- Special Education qualifications are preferred
- Willingness and capacity to teach outside of subject area
- The Distance Education program requires you to have experience working with Google Classrooms, M365 SharePoint and/or other online learning platforms
- Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with other intellectual disability (desirable)
- SA Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment
- Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver's licence
- A Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence (desirable)
- You may be required to provide an international police clearance.

What we offer

- Hybrid working conditions within the Distance Education program, with some onsite requirements i.e. must attend onsite Professional Learning at Aspect Treetop School (Ashford SA)
- Ongoing professional learning opportunities for advancement




- Full‑time base salary of $88,161 - $127,186 p.a. (depending on qualifications, accreditation and relevant teaching experience) + superannuation, pro rata for part‑time employment, or casual loading as applicable
- Salary packaging options to increase your take‑home pay
- Employee referral incentives
- Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everyday purchases

To apply: Click on the green "I'm Interested" button, attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional. We do not accept CV's directly via email.

Applications should be received by the beginning of Term 3, 2026 (20 July).

Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

Successful candidates will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level. If you don't already have these, it's a good idea to request these from your previous employers now to ensure there is no delay in the recruitment process.

Enquiries should be directed to: Kendra Balogh, Talent Acquisition Partner (Aspect Education),

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.

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📌 Distance Education (DE) Teacher – Subject Matter Expert (South Australia)
🏢 Aspect
📍 South Australia