Neurodivergent Coaching Specialists & Team Leaders
Location: St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC | Work Type: Full-time/Part-time | Delivery: On-site & Online.
Make a real impact delivering fun, flexible, and barrier-free coaching for neurodivergent individuals. Help turn isolation into friendship and passions into flourishing lives and careers while working in a supportive, high-growth team.
About CRANK
CRANK is a community-based coaching organisation delivering 1:1 and group experiences aligned to NDIS goals. We support people 12+ across autism and psychosocial cohorts with programs designed around their interests, goals and desired life and career outcomes. Our 4F values – Flexibility, Fun, Friendships, and Flourishing – guide everything we do.
Interest Domains
Our interest-based coaching covers eight domains: Broadcasting & Digital Media (acting, studio work, editing, animation), Craft & Making (model making, costume design, DIY), Game Development (programming, UI/UX, 3D modelling, concept design), Music & Audio (songwriting, mixing, engineering, performance), Technology & Cybersecurity (security, hardware building, web development), Visual Arts & Design (digital art, graphic design, painting, art history), Writing & Publishing (script writing, creative writing, zines), and Gaming & Social Play (video games, card games, and board games).
Why You'll Love Working Here
Helping neurodivergent individuals live better lives and careers by delivering Fun, flexible, barrier-free programs with clear outcomes and transparent progress tracking.
Work at our world-class and innovative coaching facility on St Kilda Road.
Work with a mix of face-to-face and online delivery that fits around participant and your life flexibility needs.
Contribute to the future of CRANK while working with an inclusive, team-based culture that is filled with passionate coaches and professionals.
Role Snapshots
Neurodivergent Coaching Specialist
Design and deliver engaging 1:1 and group sessions (online and on-site) aligned to NDIS goals.
Coach social connection, independence, lifelong learning, and work-readiness.
Track engagement and outcomes with transparent reporting to participants and care teams.
Contribute to program improvement and uphold practice standards.
Coaching Team Leader
Lead a squad of coaches to deliver consistent, high-quality programs and measurable outcomes.
Plan schedules and experiences (events, sessions, tailored programs) with stakeholders.
Build and manage talent pools: recruitment, onboarding, training, rostering, performance.
Partner with Operations on promotions, logistics, budgets, reporting, and audits.
What You'll Bring
Coaching skills – experience in coaching, teaching, youth work, allied health, or similar.
Tertiary qualification in the coaching topics of your choice.
Capability supporting neurodivergent people (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourette's) and/or psychosocial disability (depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD).
Professionalism, organisation, creativity, and alignment to our 4F values.
Required checks: WWCC, National Police Check, and NDIS Worker Screening prior to commencement.
Perks & Benefits
Purpose-driven work making a tangible difference every day.
Flexible arrangements (full-time, part-time, or job share).
Professional development and growth pathways.
EAP, wellbeing support, and a self-catered kitchen with staff coffee and lunch provided.
Dedicated St Kilda Road parking available for $100 per week.
Salary Ranges
Coaching Specialists: $62,000 - $70,000. Coaching Team Leaders: $72,000 - $80,000.
The above salaries are baseline FTE ranges with final salary based on your experience, qualifications and what you can bring to CRANK.
Apply Now
Send your CV and a short cover letter to
@crank.com.au
. Please indicate whether you are applying for the Coaching Specialist or Team Leader role and what area of expertise or coaching you will bring to the team (see coaching topics).
Coaching Topics
Broadcasting & Digital Media Production
Acting – Video, Presenting
Studio Operations – Video, Podcast and Film
Video Editing and Motion Graphics
TI9: 3D and 2D Animation
Craft & Making
Model Making (including 3D printing)
Clothing and Costume Design
DIY Crafting and Sewing
Game Development
Game Programming
Game UI and UX Design
3D Modelling
Game Concept Design
Music & Audio Production
Songwriting and Composing
Audio Mixing
Sound Engineering
Musicians and Vocalists
Technology & Cybersecurity
Penetration Testing
Security Engineering
PC Building and Maintenance
Keyboard Building
Web Development (Front-End UX/UI)
Visual Arts & Design
Digital Art and Illustration
Graphic Design
Painting and Illustration
Art History
Writing & Publishing
Script Writing
Creative Writing
DIY Zines
Gaming & Social Play
Video games
Card games
Board games
Fun events and competitions
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