Active Support Worker

About the role

We are seeking passionate Active Support Workers to join our casual team across our Heatherton day program. Working shifts 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.

Key responsibilities

• 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

About you

• 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

• Driver's licence (desirable)

• NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

• Completion (or willingness to complete) of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module

About us

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.

Benefits

• 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 BenyFitness Passport discounted gym membership

• Employee Assistance Program