Facilitator - Redan Work Experience & Enterprise Program (RWEEP)

Job Description

Facilitator - Redan Work Experience & Enterprise Program (RWEEP) Full-time Department: Aspect Education 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. Facilitator - Redan Work Experience and Enterprise Program (RWEEP) Maximum term contract for Terms 1 and 2, 2025 Aspect is a leader in education for children on the autism spectrum. Working at Aspect means you will be supported by a team of passionate professional educators. You will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence-informed best-practice in autism. Class sizes are small and you always have the assistance of a dedicated teacher aide. You will learn about the ACA which is Aspect's comprehensive approach to the way we support people. You will work closely in a team that includes the student, family, teacher aide, and other professionals such as our school psychologist, speech therapists and occupational therapists to develop and deliver quality learning programs. This wrap-around multi-disciplinary approach to support means that you will gain new skills and work experience that can help you reach your professional goals. "Every day is so different from the last, I learn each day from the students... I love the diversity and uniqueness of each student and assisting them to learn in the way that suits them best. Aspect is amazing at student-focused learning, I have never experienced such a nourishing learning environment with a strong child-based focus. I truly enjoy every day, watching the student's anxiety fade and their creativity shine through." - Teacher, Aspect School Position Purpose: The position of Facilitator – Redan Work Experience and Enterprise Program (RWEEP) will work at Aspect Western Sydney School to actively support students in making decisions about their future based on their strengths, interests, and employment aspirations. The role involves developing and supporting students in Stage 5 & 6 in realising their potential and building their knowledge, employability, enterprise skills, confidence, and readiness to transition to post-school employment and or study. The role involves leading students in their post-school planning. Working closely with families and class teachers to actively seek relevant opportunities for students. The RWEEP Facilitator will establish partnerships with external stakeholders to provide learning experiences and networks for students that support their post-school plans. Reports to: Position requirements and expectations: Create post-school plans and pathways for Stage 5 and 6 students to achieve their post-school goals Provide work experience program opportunities aligned to students' strengths, interests, and readiness Provide access to learning experiences and events that build students' knowledge of the world of work and study post-school Support students in preparing student portfolios and curriculum vitae to support employment goals Plan and organise the Aspect Western Sydney work experience timetable and opportunities in conjunction with each student’s learning program Regularly collaborate with parents/carers, students and teachers to plan, implement, and monitor post-school goals to ensure a successful transition to post-school employment and or study Supervise and direct Teacher’s Aides who support the work of RWEEP Prepare, document and approve RWEEP applications to ensure the safety and well-being of students as they participate in all facets of the RWEEP, in accordance with Aspect procedures and policies (Risk Assessments, Insurance and Working with Children Checks, verifications of employees, student placement forms). This includes completing spreadsheets and having all documents completed and approved 2 weeks before the start date of any experience Create pre and post-surveys for students when completing work experience opportunities and immersion days Organise targeted training opportunities for students to include career strategies, resume writing, interview techniques, and personal presentations Research, promote and procure career-focused courses, both online and bespoke programs to engage and inspire students Complete termly RWEEP Reports to outline achievements and milestones along with financial acquittals to the Redan Foundation and Aspect Philanthropy Team Attend IP meetings for students in Years 9, 10, 11, and 12 Report to the Principal through the nominated Coordinator to regularly seek support and approvals for internal resourcing and planning requirements in support of the operational needs of the school Ensure that programs and resources are maintained within the final budget framework Complete a detailed daily work plan and have the work calendar completely up to date and available to Satellite Class Coordinators / Principal. Daily work plan needs to be approved the week before by the nominated coordinator. Daily work plan needs to be submitted by 5:00pm the Thursday of the week before. If changes need to be made then the new work plan needs to be submitted immediately Liaise with relevant staff who are involved in work experience by providing them details of where they need to be, time, etc. Document evidence of evaluations of each day of work experience Document evidence of conversations with students, families, and teachers Utilise various career platforms and relevant subscriptions that the school has purchased; promote access and utilisation of these with the students, families, and staff Establish partnerships with pre-employment agencies and programs actively working to extend these and widen Aspect's profile in the post-school disability and mainstream sector Attend relevant vocational and disability post-school focused network meetings Write an annual report of what has been achieved throughout the funding period. The role/role description is subject to ongoing review given its evolving nature in the context of changing student and program needs. The incumbent will require flexibility and adaptability and will be required to undertake other additional or reasonable duties relating to this program as directed by the Principal or Coordinator. This is a temporary appointment for a duration of 6 months (Terms 1 & 2, 2025). The successful applicant may not be retained beyond this period and would be required to resume classroom teaching duties at one of our school sites, in accordance with the operational needs of the school. This allows another member of the Aspect Western Sydney teaching team the opportunity to experience this role. Location: The role will work from the Wetherill Park site at Aspect Western Sydney School for all tasks unless at a Satellite class for direct interaction with students/teachers/family, or, at relevant work experience. The role requires attendance at Wetherill Park for the commencement and conclusion of each day unless agreed upon in the daily work plan. To apply: please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional. Please submit an expression of interest as soon as possible, as we are hiring immediately. Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process. Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level. Enquiries should be directed to: Julie Bradburn, Aspect Western Sydney School, 0409 659 121. 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. 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