Work With Us
If you have a passion for supporting individuals with Autism and their families to reach their goals, then you are the person we have been searching for!
Are you ready to love what you do every day?
Join our Team!
As one of Australia’s largest specialist service providers, and the only Autism specific organisation providing a full range of services for children and adults in Australia, the Autism Association offers a range of opportunities and career pathways across its specialised services.
Working at the Autism Association means being part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing the quality of life of every Autistic individual and their families — supporting them to live the life they want.
We have a knowledge sharing culture where everyone works together and supports one another to achieve the best life possible for all. If you are a passionate and committed individual whose values align with ours, regardless of which sector your experience has been gained in, join us!
A vast range of roles
Across our specialised services there is a range of exciting opportunities and career paths to suit your passion and experience. Check them out below!
Why you will love working with us
Love your team
You will be welcomed by a positive work environment where team members are genuinely kind, passionate people and Managers are approachable and dedicated to seeing you succeed in your role.
Make an impact
Your work will directly impact individuals with Autism and their families to help them live their best life possible.
Grow your career
You will have opportunities to follow your passions and shape your own career pathway within the organisation.
Enhance your Financial Flexibility
Benefit from salary packaging which increases your income by reducing the tax you pay. Enjoy significant savings on major brands you love, as well as access to corporate benefits, including helpful financial tools and discounted products.
Invest in your Health and Save on Lifestyle Costs
Save on everyday lifestyle expenses with discounts on various categories, including entertainment, health, and home. Enhance your wellbeing through free webinars covering important health topics.
Are you ready to love what you do every day?
Learn more about our roles
Speech Pathologist
Everyone communicates differently. No matter what communication looks like for each person, our Speech Pathology team is passionate about supporting them to find their own way of communicating.
Watch on to learn more about the importance of Jess’s role as a Senior Speech Pathologist at the Association supporting Autistic children to express themselves in their own way.
Occupational Therapist
“Working at the Autism Association offers you a wealth of opportunities. We’ve had heaps of professional development which has been amazing. We all get together as a team and learn. We’re a community supporting another community and I think it’s really special” – Kate, Occupational Therapist.
Watch on to hear how Kate supports Autistic individuals at the Association as an Occupational Therapist.
Residential Support Worker
As a Residential Support Worker, Oliver is part of our Community Living team and has been supporting Stephen for over 7 years.
Hear why Oliver is passionate about working alongside Stephen to help him to achieve his goals – and why he loves being part of that journey.
Therapy and Clinical Services
Our specialist clinical team is made up of a multidisciplinary team of experienced Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Early Childhood Teachers, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners and Specialist Therapy Support staff.
Hear from some of our Therapy and Clinical Services Team members on why they love what they do.
AIM Employment
Our Employment services are dedicated to supporting job seekers with Autism to find and maintain work in an area of their choice.
Hear from our employment team on how they support Autistic individuals to increase their independence and find jobs matched to their individual goals, skills, and abilities.
Our Purpose
To advance the inclusion, equality of opportunity and community participation of people with Autism.
Values we live by
Respect
We honour the uniqueness of each person.
Trust
Trusting relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
Collaboration
Individuals, families and staff work together as one.
Passion
We work with vigour to make the greatest difference.
Integrity
A commitment to honesty in everything we do.
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Meet the Team
Start loving what you do!
There are a number of exciting opportunities and career paths available at the Autism Association across our specialised services, join us today.