Overview

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. As 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, person‑centred, family‑focused solutions that are customer driven.

Job Description

- $81.7K – $121K pa (pro‑rata) FTE inclusive of super, phone and laptop
- Part‑time role (3 days per week) for a 12‑month contract until December 2026
- Join a team of passionate professionals in a supportive school environment

Responsibilities

This role works closely with the Aspect Central Coast School’s Learning Support Team to achieve the best outcomes for students through individual, whole‑class and whole‑school supports. You will work in partnership with each student and their families/support network to identify strengths and areas of need, develop support strategies that build capabilities and align with the participant’s interests, and deliver the agreed supports during school terms.

Qualifications

- Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology
- Member of Speech Pathology Australia (or willing to obtain)
- Current driver’s licence, use of own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per km) and willingness for occasional travel across the Central Coast
- NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
- Working with Children Check for paid employment in your state
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module – ‘Quality, Safety and You’ certificate (click here to access the free module if not yet completed)
- May be required to provide an international police clearance

Benefits & Additional Information





- $81K – $120K pa FTE inclusive of super plus phone, laptop and reimbursement of daily work kilometres travelled and tolls
- Salary packaging options to increase take‑home pay
- A comprehensive and tailored induction program to support caseload development
- A robust individualised support and supervision structure
- A versatile working day
- Leave entitlements including paid parental leave, generous sick/carer leave and an annual personal day for wellbeing
- Practical internal and external professional development opportunities
- Internal, yearly National Conference for ongoing career development and networking
- Free training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny

Application Process

Attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional. Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration level.

To apply, send your application to [email protected] or call 0401 479 127. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 we are happy to individualise these.

Learn More

Visit www.autismspectrum.org.au.

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📌 Speech Pathologist - school-based role (Newcastle)
🏢 Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
📍 Newcastle