Aurora Neuroinclusion Program - Affirmative Measures (Disability – autism spectrum disorder/condition or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)

Services Australia will be using the Aurora Neuroinclusion Program to attract, assess and place work ready candidates with autism spectrum disorder/condition or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into specialised roles across the agency. 

Aurora recognises the unique skills and talents neurodivergent people can bring to work. It seeks to improve career outcomes and provides professional development and work experience by providing a gateway to the Australian Public Service. 

About the program

The Aurora Neuroinclusion Program design uses non-traditional recruitment methods to help to find talented neurodivergent jobseekers/candidates looking for a career. 

The assessment process is tailored specifically to neurodivergent people to accurately identify and match candidates with specific skillsets needed by our business areas. There are no interviews or psychometric tests. The Program uses practical training exercises and an assessment centre environment to identify and match candidate skills to roles. Each candidate is assessed and evaluated against activities in a range of scenarios and competency-based assessments. 

Aurora offers:

• An inclusive recruitment process that allows candidates to demonstrate their skills and abilities
• non-ongoing and ongoing employment with a competitive salary and working conditions
• formal learning and development and on the job training
• ongoing support and mentoring. 

These positions are located in Melbourne, VIC.

Available roles

• Quality Data Analyst (APS5)
• Gateway Officer (APS4)
• Criminal Investigator (APS5)
• Architecture Governance Officer (APS4)

To participate in the program applicants must be:

• aged 18 years or older
• have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder/condition including autistic disorder, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive development disorder - not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• have proof of Australian Citizenship
• be able to participate in a multiple day assessment phase  
• applicants must be able to pass an Australian Government Security Clearance.

Successful Applicants will undergo a pre-employment screening process. This will include a police history check, a past employment and referee check and disclosure of medical information.

These vacancies are open only to people with a specific type of disability - autism spectrum disorder/condition or ADHD.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of autism spectrum disorder/condition or ADHD diagnosis, with consideration of the DSM-5 autism diagnostic criteria. For example, it can be the full diagnostic report, or a redacted section of the report that states autism spectrum disorder/condition or ADHD as a diagnosis, or a letter from a Psychologist, Psychiatrist or GP confirming a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder/condition, or ADHD. It could also be information confirming your diagnosis from a supporting agency such as the NDIS or a Disability Employment Services Provider.

A merit pool will be established and used to fill similar non-ongoing and ongoing vacancies at these levels in this location. This merit pool will be valid for 18 months from the date these roles were advertised.

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 33 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Direction 2022. This vacancy is open only to people with disability.

We are one of Australia’s largest public sector employers. We are located in every capital city and over 400 local, regional, and remote locations across Australia. Job opportunities in Services Australia can be right where you are or might be right where you want to be. We are looking for people who want to work with us to deliver a simple, helpful, respectful, and transparent experience for our customers. We offer diverse employment opportunities so you can plan to take your career anywhere you want to. We celebrate people with different cultural backgrounds and disabilities. We are also a leading employer of First Nations Australians and a Platinum tier LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer. When you work with us, you will be doing something that matters and be respected for the unique views and skills that you bring. What our people say about working with us: 'It’s rare you find a job that provides such a direct link to the community’ 'You can work for the same agency for your whole career but have the opportunity to work in many different roles' 'Highly supportive team and flexible working conditions where you can be at your best'