Do you have autism-specific expertise and a deep knowledge of state school and regional processes?
Do you enjoy working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment?
If the answer to both questions is 'yes,' we have the perfect position for you
About the Department
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About the Role
The Principal Advisor Autism plays a key role in our delivery of autism-specific services and expertise in Metropolitan South Region. Current knowledge of state school and regional systems and processes will be highly regarded.
Metropolitan South Region has regional offices located in Mount Gravatt and Ipswich and flexible work options are available.
Your Responsibilities
As the Principal Advisor, Autism, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Provide autism-specific support and advice directly to schools.
* Provide advice and support to schools with at-risk or critical incidents involving students with autism.
* Collaborate with key regional staff to ensure a coordinated approach to support schools in the implementation of inclusive, evidence-based practices to meet the learning needs of students with autism and reduce practices that create barriers to access and participation.
* Respond to incoming inquiries to the Autism Hub advisory service, ensuring that timely, consultative and evidence-informed autism-specific advice and support is provided to parents and staff from Queensland schools and other organisations.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
* Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.