Aspect is a leading autism‑specific service provider, delivering person‑centred, family‑focused and customer‑driven solutions.
At Aspect, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families, to deliver evidence‑informed, autism‑specific school programmes and services that meet the needs of individuals and communities.

About the role

As part of the People, Culture and Safety team, the Working in Partnership Lead builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation. The role leads the implementation of Aspect’s Autism Plan and embeds the Working in Partnership Charter. It facilitates Aspect’s Autistic advisory groups and supports Autistic participation in strategic planning, showcases effective partnership practices, develops accessible resources and drives continuous cultural improvement in how Aspect works in partnership with Autistic people.

Key responsibilities

- Coordinate implementation of the Aspect Autism Plan.
- Oversee the role and quality standards of the Working in Partnership Charter and ensure it supports Aspect’s strategic pillars and goals.
- Facilitate the Aspect Advisory Council and Aspect Think Tank.
- Coordinate lived experience co‑production across Aspect.
- Support continuous cultural improvement in working in partnership with Autistic people and communicate consultation outcomes back to relevant groups.
- Drive engagement and communication activities that promote awareness and understanding of Aspect’s Autism Plan and Working in Partnership Charter.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation and impact of the Autism Plan and Working in Partnership Charter.
- High‑level written and oral communication skills, including writing for different audiences.
- High‑quality analytical, research and report‑writing skills.




- Understanding of decision‑making and policy processes in a not‑for‑profit environment.
- Understanding of social policy and service‑delivery issues in a human services environment.
- Demonstrated successful project management experience.
- High‑level proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to influence and engage internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience consulting with Autistic people, advisory groups, leaders and business units to co‑produce organisational outcomes.
- Experience developing, implementing, evaluating and reporting on organisational projects or strategies.
- Current driver’s licence and use of own vehicle for business purposes.
- Flexibility to undertake state and interstate travel.

You’ll also need a current Working with Children Check (NSW) (paid for by employee) and a National Police Check (paid for by Aspect).

Additional Information

What we offer:

- Ongoing skilled learning opportunities for advancement.
- Salary packaging options to increase your take‑home pay.
- Employee referral incentives.
- Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everyday purchases.

Equal 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 are happy to individualise these.

Location & Contract

Location: Sydney CBD (with regular field activity across Greater Sydney)

Contract type: Full Time

Remuneration: $125,000 – $150,000 base + 5% bonus (no threshold) | OTE $300,000+

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