Active Support Worker

Aspect; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,104 - 63,369; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Career pathways

Employee referral program

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aspect is seeking passionate Active Support Workers to join our casual team across Northcote and Heatherton day programs, supporting autistic adults in a community‑based environment.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8:45am–3:15pm, helping clients build life skills, independence and social connection in a supportive, strengths‑based setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Disability, Community Services or Individual Support completed or in progress.
• Experience in day programs, supported accommodation or hospital settings required.
• Experience supporting adults with complex behaviours and support needs.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• May require an international police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic participants to achieve personal goals.
• Facilitate activities that build independence and daily living skills.
• Promote social engagement, wellbeing and community participation.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to a safe, positive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III/IV in Disability, Community Services or Individual Support

Job description

Company Description

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers and a leading not-for-profit. We partner with Autistic people of all ages and their families to deliver person-centred, evidence-informed supports that build independence, wellbeing and inclusion.

At Aspect, we celebrate a different brilliant — recognising and embracing the strengths, interests and aspirations of Autistic people.

Job Description

We are seeking passionate Active Support Workers to join our casual team across our Northcote and Heatherton day programs.

Working Monday to Friday (8:45am–3:15pm), you will support Autistic adults in a community-based environment, helping them build life skills, independence, social connection, and participation in everyday activities.

You’ll be part of a supportive team that delivers meaningful, strengths-based support in a positive and engaging setting.

What You’ll Do

• Support Autistic participants to achieve personal goals
• Facilitate activities that build independence, communication and daily living skills
• Promote social engagement, wellbeing and community participation
• Work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to a safe, positive and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Disability, Community Services or Individual Support (completed or working towards – highly regarded)
• Experience in day programs, supported accommodation or hospital settings (required)
• Experience supporting adults with complex behaviours and support needs
• Strong rapport-building and communication skills
• Motivated, resilient and willing to learn
• NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• You may also be required to provide an international police clearance
• From $43.23/hr + super (SCHADS Level 2, plus casual loading where applicable)
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Training, development and career pathways
• Employee referral incentive program
• Discounts on everyday purchases through Beny
• Fitness Passport discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Aspect

You’ll join a values-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to improving the lives of Autistic people. We invest in our people and support ongoing learning and development in a collaborative team environment.

Inclusion & Diversity

Aspect is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent individuals, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and culturally diverse backgrounds. We are happy to make adjustments throughout the recruitment process.