Company Description

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) 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.

Vision: The best opportunities for people on the autism spectrum.

Mission: We work with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, delivering evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focussed, and customer-driven.

Values: We are passionate about people, about being positive, and about what’s possible.

Position purpose

The Marketing and Communications team plays a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's external image and fostering meaningful connections with our stakeholders.

The overarching purpose of this role is to support the business needs from a communications perspective, to enhance employee engagement and ensure seamless dissemination of information across Aspect. 

The role will also be responsible for:

• Internal Communications Strategy development and plan implementation
• Improving staff engagement
• Communication Plan for organisational Strategic and Business Plans
• Supporting business units with corporate communication needs
• Relationship and Stakeholder engagement
• External newsletter
• Crisis Management

Click here for the Position Profile.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field

Experience:

• +5 years’ experience in a Communications or similar role
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of communication plans
• Familiarity with digital communication tools and social media platforms
• Crisis communication experience is a plus

What we offer:

• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Learning opportunities for career advancement
• Hybrid working between the office and home (minimum 3 days in office)
• Freshly fitted out workspace with end of trip facilities, on the doorstep of Chatswood station, dining and retail
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday purchases
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply

Please click 'Apply Now' and attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. Please note applicants should be based in Sydney for this role.

Aspect reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

Enquiries should be directed to: Lauren Roebuck, Talent Sourcing Specialist, 0437 590 341.

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.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au.