Communications and Digital Specialist

Aspect

Company Description

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. 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.

Help build a national legacy of connection and belonging for Autistic Australians.

Funded through the National Autism Strategy, the Improving Social Connections program is a major new national initiative designed to strengthen peer connection, reduce social isolation and build belonging for Autistic people, families and carers across Australia.

Delivered by Aspect in partnership with Reframing Autism, the program will establish a national Framework, Information Hub, Community Partner network and resources that support meaningful, community-led peer connection opportunities across the country.

About the role

Help connect people with the information, opportunities and resources available through this nationally significant initiative.

As Communications and Digital Specialist, you will support the development of accessible communication and digital content that supports stakeholder engagement, Information Hub promotion and awareness of program activities. You will help ensure communities stay informed, engaged and connected.

We actively encourage applications from Autistic people and people with lived experience within Autistic and disabled communities.

Aspect is committed to fair and equitable recruitment for all candidates who meet the inherent requirements of the role, including accessible recruitment, interviewing, onboarding and workplace practices.

While core role responsibilities remain consistent, Aspect supports the use of flexible and reasonable accommodations to enable people to perform their role safely, effectively and in line with their individual accessibility needs.

Accommodations are recognised as a pathway to achieving equal or better outcomes – not as doing less.

Key responsibilities

Develop communication materials and digital content
Support Information Hub content management and updates
Assist with stakeholder communications and engagement activities
Create accessible and inclusive content across multiple channels
Support events, campaigns and resource promotion
Monitor communication performance and engagement
Contribute to continuous improvement of communications activities

Qualifications

Relevant qualification in communications, marketing, digital media or related field
Experience developing digital and written content
Strong written communication and editing skills
Experience managing digital channels and communication tools
Understanding of accessibility and inclusive communication principles
Strong organisational and relationship management skills
Commitment to accessibility, inclusion and neurodiversity-affirming practice
Experience working in the disability or community services sector

Please click here to view the Position Profile. This is a part time 0.4 FTE, 3 year max term contract role. The annual salary ranges from $100,000- $118,200 (full time equivalent) inclusive of superannuation, and is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

What we offer

Professional Learning opportunities for career advancement
Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
Hybrid working arrangements, flexibility between the office and home/remote
Modern workspace with end-of-trip facilities, on the doorstep of Chatswood train and metro station, dining and retail outlets
Employee referral incentives
Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Beny
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

To apply: Click on the "I'm Interested" button and attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional.

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

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.