Company Description

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) 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

- Join a passionate team of dedicated professionals in a supportive school environment
- $81K – $120K pa (pro-rata) FTE inclusive of super + phone + laptop
- Part-time role – 2 days per week, 12 month contract
- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

Our trusted Aspect Therapy team is seeking an Occupational Therapist o join the Learning Support Team at Aspect Riverina School in Wagga Wagga. This is a varied, school and community-based role where no two days look the same. You’ll manage your own caseload while being supported by a solid, collaborative clinical team.

You’ll work directly with participants in their everyday environments—home, school, or community—helping them build practical skills, independence, and confidence in line with their goals.

At Aspect, we understand that once you’ve met one Autistic person, you’ve met one Autistic person. This role offers real clinical diversity, creativity, and the opportunity to tailor supports to each individual.

What your day will look like

You will:





- Deliver therapy supports to 3 - 4 participants per day in community settings
- Develop practical, goal-focused intervention plans
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, and support networks
- Build strategies that are strengths-based, functional, and meaningful
- Support participants to develop independence and everyday life skills
- Work both autonomously in the community and as part of a highly supportive team

Qualifications

What you bring:

- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Full AHPRA registration
- Current and valid Australian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle (km and tolls reimbursed)
- Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Working With Children Check (state-based)
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You, click here to access
- Current RRHAN-EC certification (South Australia) or willingness to obtain (where required)
- International police check (if required)

Click here to view the position profile.

Additional Information

What we offer:

- A comprehensive and tailored induction program to support you as you commence in the role
- Individualised support and supervision so you know we have your back




- A versatile working day within a supportive school environment
- Leave entitlements including paid parental leave and generous sick/carer's leave
- Practical internal and external career development opportunities
- Internal annual National Conference for career development and networking
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training to extend your knowledge and skills
- Discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Access to a wide range of everyday discounts through Beny
- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

To apply: Click on the "I'm Interested" button and attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. We do not accept CV's directly via email. Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level.

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

Please note, we will not be accepting resumes from recruitment agencies for this role.

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.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au

📌 Occupational Therapist (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Aspect
📍 Wagga Wagga