Manager - Autism Employment Services
- Shenton Park location
- Highly skilled & motivated team
- Access to generous salary packaging options
About the Role
The Autism Association’s Employment program is the only Autism Specialist DES employment provider in Australia and has been delivering high quality supports to individuals with Autism for over twenty years. We also have a growing NDIS Employment program which is achieving positive outcomes for autistic job seekers.
We are seeking a highly motivated results-driven individual to lead our highly skilled employment team of employment consultant’s and job coaches. Reporting to the Executive Manager, the Employment Manager will lead the team to achieve quality employment outcomes for all of our jobseekers.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, dynamic and organised leader who is committed to providing exceptional employment services and opportunities to individuals with Autism.
The Role
- Will further develop and expand the Employment service to assist job seekers to gain open employment through DES and NDIS programs.
- Lead a highly motivated and effective team.
- Ensure team Key Performance targets are met.
- Motivate, support and mentor staff in a positive and collegiate working environment
- Seek, develop, and maintain strategic partnerships with prospective employers.
- Represent the organisation at industry events, where required.
About You
In this role, you will ideally have:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the DES and NDIS Disability / Employment Services industry (contractual obligations, guidelines, management, and performance systems).
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a team.
- Proven ability to provide a high-quality employment placement service.
- Proven ability to ensure the DES and NDIS programs meet respective compliance standards.
- Relevant commercial and business acumen.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
To join our team, you will required to complete the required clearances including holding a valid driver’s licence, relevant qualifications for this role and a NDIS Workers Check.
Benefits
In addition to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives, you’ll also have:
- Extensive training, growth and development opportunities
- A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
- Access to generous salary packaging options
- A team of operations staff to support with client resource making, scheduling and rostering
- Access to discounts to a wide range of products and services such as gym access, meal boxes and health insurance
About Us
The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.
Apply Now
To apply, click “Apply Now” below to upload your resume and cover letter. Applications close 4 April 2025, but please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting may occur prior to this date.
The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.
No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.
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