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.

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

Provide financial administration support for this major national initiative that will strengthen connection and belonging across Australia.

As Accounts Clerk, you will support financial processing, Community Partner funding administration, reporting and compliance activities. You will help ensure funding is managed accurately, transparently and in accordance with program requirements.

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

• Process invoices, payments and financial transactions
• Support Community Partner funding administration
• Maintain financial records and documentation
• Assist with reconciliations and reporting
• Support budget monitoring activities
• Contribute to audit and compliance processes
• Provide administrative support for financial activities

Please click here to view the Position Profile. This is a part time 0.8 FTE, 3 year max term contract role. The annual salary ranges from $78000 - $85000 (full time equivalent) inclusive of superannuation, and is dependent on qualifications and experience.

• Relevant finance, bookkeeping or accounts administration experience
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a similar role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience using financial systems and Microsoft Excel
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience working in a not-for-profit, government-funded or community services environment
• Commitment to accessibility, inclusion and neurodiversity-affirming practice

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