National Coordination Lead

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

Lead the delivery of this nationally significant, Autistic-led initiative with responsibility for national coordination, program delivery, and achievement of positive outcomes. This is an opportunity to contribute to lasting change and help build something that will have impact well beyond the life of the program.

As National Coordination Lead, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the program, overseeing governance, Community Partner funding, development of enduring assets and program evaluation. You will work closely with Reframing Autism, Autistic leaders, government stakeholders and community organisations to ensure the program delivers meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

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

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

Lead program delivery, governance and strategic partnerships
Oversee Framework, Information Hub and resource development and delivery
Design and implement Community Partner on-funding program
Oversee program evaluation, quality, safeguarding and continuous improvement
Manage financial performance, reporting, risk management and compliance
Ensure meaningful Autistic leadership across all aspects of the program
Build strong relationships with government, sector and community stakeholders

Qualifications

Lived experience of autism (desirable) or experience working in partnership with the Autistic community

Relevant tertiary qualification in health, disability, social sciences, community development or related field (or equivalent experience)

Ability to lead, support and develop a multidisciplinary team and build a positive, inclusive culture
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Strong program management, governance and risk management experience
Understanding of peer support, community development or capacity building models
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse stakeholders
Commitment to accessibility, inclusion and neurodiversity-affirming practice
Passion for creating positive community impact

Please click here to view the Position Profile. This is a full time, 3 year max term contract role. The annual salary ranges from $190,000- $206,000 (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.