<div> <ul><li><strong>Exciting leadership opportunity</strong></li><li><strong>Australia&#39;s largest national provider of autism-specific educational services</strong></li><li><strong>Commencing Term 1, 2019</strong></li><li><strong>Excellent tax effective PBI salary packaging benefits</strong></li><li><strong>Based at Aspect Western Sydney School, Wetherill Park, NSW with sites across the region</strong></li><li><strong>Long established school with strong community connections</strong></li></ul> <p><strong><strong>A</strong><strong>bout Aspect</strong>:</strong> Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has grown to become Australia&#39;s largest national educational program for children on the autism spectrum, with 9 independent schools operating from 50 locations in NSW and South Australia catering to over 1,000 students.</p> <p><strong>About the School:</strong> Aspect Western Sydney School provides placement for over 150 students with autism from pre-Kindergarten to year 12 operating from Wetherill Park as well as from 11 satellite classes within DEC &amp; Catholic Schools across the Western Sydney region of NSW. </p> <p><strong>About the role: </strong>You will lead a skilled, professional team to achieve positive outcomes for children on the autism spectrum by working collaboratively with families, specialist staff in Aspect &amp; other education service providers.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong> </p> <ul><li>Provide expert educational leadership for a multi-site school community</li><li>Promote Aspect&#39;s vision, mission &amp; values and uphold Aspect&#39;s family focused and person centred approaches</li><li>Actively contribute to the professional growth and development of Aspect’s education services</li><li>Lead and develop the team of Coordinators, Teachers &amp; Teacher&#39;s Aides</li><li>Work with Aspect Therapy to provide Psychology, Speech Pathology &amp; Occupational Therapy services</li><li>Support and implement Aspect&#39;s Strategic Plan and achieve KPIs</li><li>Work with Aspect&#39;s Fundraising team and Parents &amp; Friends group</li><li>Deliver quality teaching &amp; learning programs and comply with relevant legislation</li><li>Promote the school and needs of people with on the autism spectrum and liaise with government, other service providers and the wider community</li></ul> <p><strong>Skills, experience &amp; qualifications:</strong></p> <ul><li>Recognised tertiary teacher qualifications and registration with NESA</li><li>Special Education, educational leadership and /or disability qualifications desirable at a Masters level</li><li>Professional experience working with students on the autism spectrum or of intellectual disability</li><li>Experience in successfully managing teams in the education sector including multi-disciplinary teams (special education services preferred)</li><li>Proven ability to work with government and/or the corporate sector to secure funding</li><li>Proven ability to financially manage a school</li><li>Outstanding organisational, interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage and lead organisational excellence and cultural improvement</li><li>Adherence to the 5 principles of professional practice as set out in the Australian Professional Standards for Principals</li><li>NSW Working With Children Check clearance for paid employment</li><li>A current driver&#39;s licence, (a Light Rigid (LR) driver&#39;s licence is desirable) and use of own vehicle for business purposes</li></ul> <p>This position also requires a Police Check, which Aspect will arrange.</p> <p><strong>What we offer:</strong> Remuneration packages for Aspect Principals are based on student numbers of the school. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free. This means you can increase the value of your take-home pay. Click here for a <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT525/assets/6736617" rel="nofollow">summary</a> of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.</p> <p><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT6/assets/8967895" rel="nofollow">Click here to view the Position Profile.</a></p> <p><strong>To Apply</strong>: Please attach your cover letter and resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect&#39;s online recruitment process. </p> <p><strong>Please submit your application as soon as possible.</strong></p> <p><strong>Enquiries should be directed to: </strong>Elizabeth Gadek, National Director, Aspect Education on 0425 291 469. </p> <p>For more information visit: <a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/" rel="nofollow">www.autismspectrum.org.au</a>. </p> <p><em><strong>Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Aspect is a Public Benevolent Institution and EEO employer.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</strong></em></p> </div>