About the role
Job Description
* Engagement type: Maximum-term contract commencing Term 4, 2026 * Purpose: Additional student learning, engagement and program support for the Distance Education program * Extension: Subject to operational requirements, funding and enrolment demand
You will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence informed best practice in autism. A challenging, rewarding and varied role making a difference in the lives of children on the autism spectrum and their families. Develop your knowledge of autism and specialist education approaches. You will work closely in a team with other professionals such as our school psychologist, speech therapists and occupational therapists to develop and deliver quality learning programs.
Qualifications
What you bring:
* Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or other intellectual disability (desirable) * Experience implementing Individual Plans * Knowledge of transitioning students into mainstream settings * Certificate III in Education Support or other relevant tertiary qualification (desirable) * Effective communication skills * First Aid Certificate (desirable) * Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver's licence (per relevant state legislation) * A Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence (desirable) * Capacity to travel across all sites in the area * NSW Working with Children Check required * You may be required to provide an international police check.
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Additional Information
What we offer:
* $37.73 per hour + superannuation * Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay * Employee referral incentives * Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everyday purchases * Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Converge International.
This position is covered by the Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.
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 close: 20th October 2026.
Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.
Enquiries should be directed to: Mia Christiansen, Head of Learning & Wellbeing, Aspect Hunter School, [email protected]
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