We are seeking passionate Active Support Workers to join our casual team across our Heatherton day program. Working shifts Monday to Friday (8:45am–3:15pm), you will support Autistic adults in a community-based workplace, helping them build life skills, independence, social connection, and participation in everyday activities. You'll be part of a supportive team that delivers meaningful, strengths-based support in a positive and engaging setting.
Key responsibilities
- Support Autistic participants to achieve personal goals
- Facilitate activities that build independence, communication and daily living skills
- Promote social engagement, wellbeing and community participation
- Work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to a safe, positive and inclusive environment
About you
- Certificate III/IV in Disability, Community Services or Individual Support (completed or working towards – highly regarded)
- Experience in day programs, supported accommodation or hospital settings (required)
- Experience supporting adults with complex behaviours and support needs
- Strong rapport-building and communication skills
- Motivated,
resilient and willing to learn
- Driver's licence (desirable)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Completion (or willingness to complete) of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
About us Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia's largest autism-specific service providers and a leading not-for-profit. We partner with Autistic people of all ages and their families to deliver person-centred, evidence-informed supports that build independence, wellbeing and inclusion. At Aspect, we celebrate a different brilliant® — recognising and embracing the strengths, interests and aspirations of Autistic people.
Benefits
- From $43.23/hr + super (SCHADS Level 2, plus casual loading where applicable)
- Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Training, development and career pathways
- Employee referral incentive program
- Discounts on everyday purchases through BenyFitness Passport discounted gym membership
- Employee Assistance Program
📌 Active Support Worker (Heatherton)
🏢 Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
📍 Heatherton
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