Help build a national legacy of connection and belonging for Autistic Australians. Funded through the National Autism Strategy, the Improving Social Connections program is a major new national initiative designed to strengthen peer connection, reduce social isolation and build belonging for Autistic people, families and carers across Australia.Delivered by Aspect in partnership with Reframing Autism, the program will establish a national Framework, Information Hub, Community Partner network and resources that support meaningful, community-led peer connection opportunities across the country.About the roleLead the delivery of this nationally significant, Autistic-led initiative with responsibility for national coordination, program delivery, and achievement of positive outcomes. This is an opportunity to contribute to lasting change and help build something that will have impact well beyond the life of the program.As National Coordination Lead, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the program, overseeing governance, Community Partner funding, development of enduring assets and program evaluation. You will work closely with Reframing Autism, Autistic leaders, government stakeholders and community organisations to ensure the program delivers meaningful and sustainable outcomes.We actively encourage applications from Autistic people and people with lived experience within Autistic community.Aspect is committed to fair and equitable recruitment for all candidates who meet the inherent requirements of the role, including accessible recruitment, interviewing, onboarding and workplace practices.While core role responsibilities remain consistent, Aspect supports the use of flexible and reasonable accommodations to enable people to perform their role safely, effectively and in line with their individual accessibility needs.Accommodations are recognised as a pathway to achieving equal or better outcomes – not as doing less.Key responsibilitiesLead program delivery, governance and strategic partnerships Oversee Framework, Information Hub and resource development and deliveryDesign and implement Community Partner on-funding programOversee program evaluation, quality, safeguarding and continuous improvementManage financial performance, reporting, risk management and complianceEnsure meaningful Autistic leadership across all aspects of the programBuild strong relationships with government, sector and community stakeholders
