Stakeholder Engagement Lead

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Aspect is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Lead to shape the national Improving Social Connections program, a full-time, three-year max term contract based in Chatswood, with a salary of $150,000 to $165,000 inclusive of super. The role leads consultation, co-design and stakeholder engagement with Autistic people, families and carers, Community Partners and other key stakeholders to inform Frameworks, resources and delivery across Australia, while building trusted relationships for national reach. You will promote inclusive, culturally safe engagement practices and support participation of priority cohorts. Strong facilitation and relationship-management skills, experience in consultation, and a commitment to accessibility and neurodiversity are essential; lived autistic experience is desirable. Applications encouraged from Autistic people and those with lived experience. To apply, click I'm Interested, attach resume, and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter optional; accommodations available.

Company Description

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) 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.

Job Description

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 role

Help shape this national initiative by building strong relationships and creating opportunities for meaningful participation.

As Stakeholder Engagement Lead, you will lead consultation, co-design and stakeholder engagement activities that ensure Autistic people, families, carers, Community Partners and key stakeholders contribute to program design and delivery. You will play a critical role in ensuring diverse perspectives are reflected in the Framework, resources and implementation approach. You will also support the development of strong, trusted relationships across the sector to enable effective delivery and national reach.

We actively encourage applications from Autistic people and people with lived experience within Autistic and disabled communities.

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 responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement, consultation and co-design activities
• Build and maintain relationships with Community Partners and key stakeholders
• Support participation of priority cohorts and underrepresented communities
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies and plans
• Facilitate workshops, meetings and consultation activities
• Promote inclusive, accessible and culturally safe engagement practices
• Facilitate ongoing stakeholder collaboration, ongoing feedback loops and continuous improvement

Please click here to view the Position Profile. This is a full time, 3 year max term contract role. The annual salary ranges from $150,000 - $165,000 inclusive of superannuation, and is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of autism (desirable) or experience working in partnership with the Autistic community (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant qualification in community development, social sciences, disability, communications or related field
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and relationship management experience
• Strong facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience delivering consultation and co-design activities
• Understanding of culturally safe engagement practices
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse stakeholders
• Commitment to accessibility, inclusion and neurodiversity-affirming practice
• Passion for creating positive community impact

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Professional Learning opportunities for career advancement
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Hybrid working arrangements, flexibility between the office and home/remote
• Modern workspace with end-of-trip facilities, on the doorstep of Chatswood train and metro station, dining and retail outlets
• Employee referral incentives
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Beny
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

To apply: Click on the "I'm Interested" button and attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. 

Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

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