Organisation : Aspergers Victoria
Location : Online
Time required : A couple of hours per week
Duration of project : Ongoing
Skill area : Community Services
Sector : Disabilities
Application closing date : 30 Apr, 2025
About the role
We are looking for someone who is not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done, you really want to make a difference
to Aspergers, their families and communities in Victoria.
We’re looking for someone who:
– Lived Experience & Expertise: Is neurodivergent and has qualifications/experience in coaching or counselling.
– Person-Centred Approach: Builds strong relationships and uses a strengths-based, growth-mindset coaching style.
– Coaching & Risk Awareness: Familiar with coaching/training materials, quality assurance, and risk mitigation (e.g., child safety).
– Assessment & Reporting: Experience assessing coachees, facilitating self-assessments (e.g., K10, CliftonStrengths), and report writing.
– Industry Knowledge: Exposure to NDIS plan management is highly regarded.
– Work Style: Calm, empowering, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or in teams, even in remote and evolving environments.
– Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and other IT systems.
– Values & Compliance: Aligns with AV’s vision and philosophy of autism as a difference, not a disability. Holds a valid driver’s licence, National Police Clearance, and Working with Children Check, with an understanding of Child Safety requirements.
It’s also handy, but not essential if you have:
● qualifications and experience in training neurodivergent populations or supporting career development and employment
● understanding of a membership organisation
● knowledge and prior experience in the Not for Profit sector
About the organisation
Aspergers Victoria (AV) is a registered DGR charity and the representative body of the Aspergers community in Victoria. AV has a unique level of knowledge and understanding of the Aspergers population through lived experience. Founded in 1991, the organisation has been providing support for the Aspergers Community in Victoria for over 30 years and is the leading provider of Aspergers-specific support.
AV is primarily funded through membership, philanthropy and some Government funding, with a new strategic plan focused on a future of employment services, community and business training seminars to build organisational growth and sustainability. Our approach is to empower and be guided by our Aspergers and their needs with a strengths based approach.
Our strategy is focused on delivering inclusive social and employment pathways for
Aspergers / autistics and their supporting community, throughout their life. Our board, staff and volunteers have a unique level of knowledge and understanding, gained through lived experience.
Our values are central to everything we do. These values represent how we work together to create a great experience for our people, Members, volunteers, donors, funders and supporters.
How to apply
Click on the link below:
Please quote in application: Job Coach via Pro Bono Australia.
