Specialisterne Australia offers an alternative pathway for people on the autism spectrum to connect with employers who recognise and value the contributions and talents that individuals on the spectrum can bring to their organisations.
**About Westpac**
Westpac Group has a rich heritage and offers employees a multitude of opportunities. We aim to attract the best people inside and outside of the business - building an organisation where the best talent thrives.
The Westpac Group has been proudly advancing Australia for two centuries. Our success is built upon both our heritage and our ability to evolve. Our vision is to be one of the world's great service companies, helping our customers, communities, and people to prosper and grow. In GroupTech we're striving to be game-changing technologists, shaping the future of banking. We understand the big picture and focus on things that will move the dial for the Westpac Group.
The Westpac Group has a complex Information Technology environment that needs to deliver to the rapidly changing needs of our customers and employees, the ever-evolving IT landscape, and the Group's regulatory and statutory requirements.
**About the culture**
We believe our work environment and benefits are testament to our commitment to our employees. At Westpac Group we understand that wellbeing is individual, and look at employees' wellbeing holistically focusing on five key pillars:
- Family & Community
- Finances
- Health
- Values
- Work
We recognise the continued blurring of work and personal life, and the need to support our people as 'whole-beings'. Below is a breakdown of some of our benefits and wellbeing highlights.
**Benefits of working at Westpac**
Some of our benefits include:
- **Flexible working**:All roles at Westpac Group are open to consider flexible working arrangements, with potential options such as flexible hours, working remotely, part time work, or job share
- **Leave to support lifestyle and wellbeing**:
- We offer 12 weeks of flexible lifestyle leave giving employees the option to take up to 12 weeks' paid leave each year, through Westpac Group's purchased leave program, or 12 weeks' unpaid leave each year.
- Career breaks of between 3 to 12 months unpaid leave are available for eligible employees to refresh, re-energise, attend to other responsibilities or pursue professional development or personal interests.
- A range of other leave benefits are also available for eligible employees including defence reserves leave, volunteering leave, one lifestyle and wellbeing day each year, and employees transitioning to retirement can also access an additional three days' paid leave to pursue retirement related activities
- **Paid parental leave**:Employees who are the primary carer of their child can access 16 weeks' paid parental leave and have the option to instead take 32 weeks' leave at half pay. Employees who are the support carer can access 4 weeks' paid leave. All leave can be accessed up to the child's 2nd birthday and may also be taken flexibly. Up to 12 months' unpaid grandparental leave is also available.
**About the role**
Associate Infrastructure Services Specialist
**_ Tenure_**
Permanent, on-going roles. Full time (negotiable). Flexible working available.
**_ Location of role_**
The role will be a hybrid of office and home. The main office is 4-16 Montgomery St, Kogarah (near Kogarah train station).
Parking is available on site for a fee and public transport is nearby.
**_ Objective_**
- better understand the requirements of the roles they are competing for to assess if they are the right opportunities for them
- meet team members and managers throughout the process
- connect with others who have previously gained employment via this program
- demonstrate through practical assessments and activities their motivation and suitability for the available roles over a patient process
- 'show' what they can do (not just tell someone what you can do)
At Specialisterne Australia our values are Respect, Clarity, Accommodation, and Accessibility. We keep these in mind in all that we do. We work with our partner employers to promote and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce. To support you further throughout your journey, we provide a mentor and buddy, and we work with you to tailor an individual plan to accommodate your needs in the workplace, also providing a period of support for both you and your future employer, ensuring a successful transition into your new role.
Location of roles
**This role is offered in Kogarah, NSW only, however applicants prepared to relocate for employment are encouraged to apply.**
Applicant Requirements
Must have
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a diagnosis of autism (including autism spectrum disorder; Asperger's Syndrome; Autistic Disorder or PDD-NOS).
- Ability to gain a Security Clearance is a requirement and includes being an Australian Citizen.
- Basic Pr