<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Company Description</p> <p>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.<br><br> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>To lead the strategic development, operational delivery, and continuous improvement of Aspect’s Distance Education program.</p> <p>This role will ensure high-quality, autism-specific online education aligned with Aspect’s mission, while also driving business growth, innovation, and sustainability across NSW, South Australia, and other future jurisdictions.</p> <p>The role will become a major driver for improved student outcomes for children on the autism spectrum and their families, providing new pathways that cater to students who can’t participate in traditional face-to-face schooling.</p> <p>Further details about the role can be found here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://c.smartrecruiters.com/sr-company-attachments-prod-aws-dc5/65289c8f3054633b9291483a/9f653174-4ff7-46f3-8832-d4a6f0ac7e30?r=s3-eu-central-1">Head of Distance Education Position Profile</a></p> <p>Further information about the Distance Education Program can be found here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.aspect.org.au/our-services/going-to-school/aspect-distance-education-program">Distance Education Program</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Tertiary qualifications in Education (essential)</li> <li>Post-graduate qualification in Educational Leadership or other qualifications in Business/Commerce strategy</li> <li>Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance</li> <li>Registration as an accredited teacher in NSW (essential, with additional accreditation within SA or other states highly regarded)</li> <li>A valid driver’s licence.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Professional Learning</strong> opportunities for career advancement</li> <li><strong>Salary packaging</strong> options to increase your take-home pay</li> <li><strong>Hybrid working</strong> arrangements, flexibility between the office and home/remote</li> <li>Freshly fitted-out workspace with <strong>end-of-trip facilities, </strong>on the doorstep of Chatswood <strong>train and metro station</strong>, dining and retail outlets</li> <li>Employee <strong>referral incentives</strong></li> <li>Access to a wide range of discounts through <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.beny.com.au/"><i>Beny</i></a><i> </i>on everyday purchases</li> <li>Discounted membership to fitness facilities through <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloudflare.fitnesspassport.com.au/members-families/"><i>Fitness Passport</i></a></li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://convergeinternational.com.au/employee/"><i>Converge International.</i></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>To apply: </strong>please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional.</p> <p>Applications should be received by<strong> Monday, 3 November 2025.</strong></p> <p><i>Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.</i></p> <p><strong>Enquiries should be directed to: </strong>Kendra Balogh, Talent Acquisition Consultant, Aspect Education, <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:pcs.servicecentre@aspect.org.au?subject=Head%20of%20Distance%20Education%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>pcs.servicecentre@aspect.org.au</a>?subject=Head%20of%20Distance%20Education%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:pcs.servicecentre@aspect.org.au?subject=Head%20of%20Distance%20Education%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">pcs.servicecentre@aspect.org.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>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.</i></p> <p><strong>Learn more about us: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/"><strong>www.autismspectrum.org.au</strong></a></p>