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Autism Support Worker – Community Support - Part time

Perth – from North to South, WA

Passionate about making a difference? Have experience supporting individuals with Autism? Join our team!

The Autism Association of Western Australia (AAWA) is seeking caring, reliable and dedicated Support Workers to support individuals with Autism and their families.

About the Role

Help individuals build independence, develop life skills and enjoy meaningful community participation.

Your role may include:

Supporting children before or after school, on weekends and during school holidays.
Accompanying clients on community outings, recreational activities and social events.
Building communication, social and daily living skills.
Supporting adults with independence, community participation and job readiness.
About You

We welcome applicants with relevant Autism experience from backgrounds such as:

Disability support.
Education, teaching assistance or childcare.
Allied Health studies.
Parenting or caring for individuals with Autism or additional needs.
You should be patient, proactive and confident in supporting clients through community outings, sport and recreational activities while building their independence.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience supporting individuals with Autism.

Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

A current full driver's licence (no P-plates).
Access to a suitable four-door vehicle.
Willingness to complete a medical assessment, National Police Clearance and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Hours and Availability

Approximately 10–15 hours per week, with potential to increase as suitable opportunities arise.
Flexibility for shifts before or after school, on weekends and during school holidays.
Suitable for those seeking meaningful part-time work alongside study, other employment or family commitments, provided availability is consistent.
Benefits

Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
Flexible hours and the opportunity for an ongoing roster.
Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
Discounts on gym memberships, meal boxes, health insurance and more.
Sounds Good? Let’s Talk!

Click “Apply Now” below to upload your resume and cover letter.

To join our team, you’ll be required to complete the required clearances including a Medical, National Police Clearance and NDIS Workers Screening Check.

What to Include in Your Cover Letter
We’d love to learn a little about you and why you’d like to join our team. In your cover letter, please briefly tell us:

Your motivation: What has inspired you to apply for this role, and what interests you about supporting individuals with Autism?
Your values: What personal qualities would you bring to the role, such as patience, empathy, respect and understanding?
Your experience: Tell us about any relevant work, volunteer or lived experience, including personal or family experience with Autism or additional needs. Formal industry experience is not essential if you bring relevant lived experience and a genuine interest in the role.
Your availability and commitment: Can you consistently commit to your agreed weekly hours? Building trust and maintaining a familiar routine is important to the people we support, so reliability and consistency are essential.
No formal experience? That's okay!

We value lived experience, including personal or family experience with Autism or additional needs. If you're caring, patient, passionate about supporting others and willing to learn, we'd love to hear from you!

We’re looking for genuine, caring and reliable people who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our clients.

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.