Facilitator - Improving Health Outcomes Project
- Newly created role
- Generous salary packaging
- LOVE what you do!
About the Role
The Improving Health Outcome Project aims to deliver a range of initiatives and strategies to build the capacity health literacy of people with Autism, and build the capacity of health and mental health professionals to deliver quality health services. The outcome of the Project is to support governments and mainstream services to change and/or adapt practices to a more inclusive and accessible health and mental health service models.
About You
We are looking for a Facilitator to undertake a range of co-design activities, stakeholder engagement, and research and measurement to assess the effectiveness of initiatives in improving the health outcomes of people with Autism.
In this role, you will ideally have:
- Commitment to and upholding the rights of people with disability.
- Experience in the delivery of effective co-design and engagement with people with Autism, their family and carers.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with a range of professionals including but not limited to health and mental professionals, government agencies, mainstream services, people with Autism and their families.
- Experience in the development and delivery of capacity building initiatives for people with a disability and their families.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and representation skills including a proven history of bieng able to successfully guide groups to shared decision making.
- Demonstrated understanding of systemic advocacy and co-design approaches.
- Sound knowledge of issues and barriers for people with Autism to access mainstream services.
- Strong listening and engagement skills.
- A critical thinker with the ability to find creative solutions.
- Attention to detail.
To join our team you will be required to complete required clearances including a NDIS Workers Check.
Benefits
There are many benefits to working at the Association, here are just a few.
Collaboration: Work in a collaborative team where everyone's ideas are valued, and success is achieved together!
Positive Impact: Your role will help individuals live their best, most fulfilling life.
Financial benefits: Save on everyday expenses with unique access to discounts with Westpac, Medibank, and other major brands and retailers.
Salary packaging: up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!
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 23 July 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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