Clerical Officer

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) 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 aspirations of people on the autism spectrum.

Our purpose-built school, in Thornton, NSW is the ideal location to start your child's education journey in a close-knit, caring community. We also offer 6 satellite classes that are specialised autism-specific classes located within mainstream Department of Education and Catholic schools. These classes are located across Newcastle, the Hunter region, and Port Macquarie. We also offer a Distance Education program.

Our school proudly caters for students from Kindergarten through to Year 12.

• Manage the mail function including pick-ups, mail sorting, mailing and special deliveries
• Manage school reception and visitors to the school
• Maintain the school records, office documentation and logistics in an orderly and systematic way
• Order and control supply of stationery, office supplies and uniforms
• Prepare letters, email communications, memos, reports and other documents as required
• Use established Excel spreadsheets for managing data and information
• Proof read documents, reports, brochures and newsletters as required
• Use the Payway system to manage payments
• Support general maintenance issues across the school.

• Relevant administration training and/or qualifications would be well regarded
• Computer and technology literacy including MS Office applications (intermediate) and Google Suite 
• Experience using the TASS School Management system preferred
• Knowledge and/or experience in the education or disability sector
• Minimum of two years experience in an administration role
• Exceptional customer experience skills
• Ability to perform all tasks with attention to detail and capacity to meet deadlines.

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• $36.33 per hour, plus superannuation 
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Employee referral incentives
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everyday purchases
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Converge International.

The hourly rate of pay is adjusted to ensure payment each fortnight during school terms and holidays after 1 year of employment. During the first year of employment, holidays will be paid pro-rata of school term work.

To apply:  Please attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. 

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

Enquiries should be directed to: Lauren Shearer, Leader of Learning and Wellbeing, Aspect Hunter School, [email protected]

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