Join our team
Careers and employment opportunities
Empower Autism is proudly an Autistic led organisation, with leadership and decision making shaped by people who identify as Autistic. Our work is grounded in the belief that the most meaningful and effective outcomes are achieved when Autistic voices lead the design, delivery and evaluation of services and supports. Combining Autistic lived experience with strong evidence-based research, we deliver practical information, support and skills development and empowerment services to Autistic people together with their support networks.
Available employment opportunities
- Brisbane, QLD (multiple locations)
- Casual (variable hours)
- SCHADS Award Level 2
Every Autistic individual deserves the opportunity to thrive in meaningful employment. Our Employment Mentors provide personalised guidance, practical workplace strategies, and ongoing support to empower Autistic job seekers to gain confidence, develop skills, and succeed in their careers, through our Empowered Pathways program. From job preparation and interview coaching to workplace communication and career growth, our mentors support turning strengths into opportunities.
Desirable skills
- Experience in mentoring, coaching, training, social work, or group facilitation.
- Previous industry experience.
- Understanding of the social and human rights models of disability, or willing to learn.
- Knowledge of a trauma-informed approach to learning.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery:
- Establish the foundations of a mentoring relationship with the mentee.
- Support mentees to identify suitable career paths.
- Input into and work with mentee’s Pathway Plan, inclusive of goals and milestones.
- Support and refer mentees to external services aligned to their support needs such as training/education providers.
- Conduct regular 1:1 mentoring sessions with mentees at a location suitable for them.
- Monitor achievement of mentee milestones.
- Appropriately support mentees to further develop work-readiness and life skills.
- Operate with flexibility, being mindful and responsive to mentees’ support needs.
Administrative Duties:
- Maintain appropriate administrative records as per the policies and procedures of Empower Autism.
- Collect accurate data to inform progress and outcomes reporting and evaluation within the reporting period timeframes.
- Use approved technology/software to support engagement and communication with mentees and their support networks as per the policies and procedures of Empower Autism.
Risk Management and Safety:
- Contribute to ensuring Empower Autism’s workplace is a safe and healthy environment.
- Contribute to an environment where staff take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of other personnel who may be affected by their conduct.
- Work within the Workplace Health & Safety requirements and standards as part of the WHS Act 2011.
- Identify, manage and report risks as per the policies and procedures of Empower Autism.
- Meet all personal duty of care requirements.
- Advise direct line supervisor of any emerging issues to proactively manage risk.
About you
This position is reserved for a person who identifies as Autistic. This Autistic opportunity is intended to promote equal opportunity for people with a protected attribute under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). We welcome and encourage applications from Autistic people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Employment Mentor (Empowered Pathways program)
Volunteer with us
Volunteers are the heart of our organisation, and are central to the success of many of our programs and services – something that we are incredibly grateful for.
As a community not-for-profit, our strong volunteer base has helped us grow into the organisation we are today, and have played a significant role in shaping many of our values and programs. We value the contributions of Autistic people and their allies to our mission in many different forms, and invite you to join us in building a community by Autistic people, for Autistic people.
Available volunteering opportunities
If you’d like to be involved, there are many ways you can contribute and be rewarded by making a difference at Empower Autism. The majority of our volunteers currently support our Peer Groups programs, although if you feel you have a different skill that you’d like to contribute to our organisation, we’d love to hear about it through the email volunteering@empowerautism.org.au .
Express your interest to volunteer
The benefits of volunteering
- The satisfaction of helping others
- Stronger community connections and friendships
- Building spaces that support your values
- Learning new skills
- Having fun!
Volunteering FAQs
With a wide range of services and programs to be involved in, there is something to suit all commitment levels. We recognise that the level of involvement you can commit to will vary depending on your personal circumstances such as; study, work, and family commitments. We’ll also support you to adjust your commitment as your personal circumstances change.
We provide a comprehensive induction into Empower, together with specific training for the program/s you’ll be volunteering in. Our staff will be there to support you whenever needed.
We have a duty of care to ensure a safe environment for employees, volunteers & participants and in order to ensure this we need our volunteers to provide, obtain or commit to the following:
- Blue Card
- Yellow Card
- Police Check
- Referee checks
Empower and NDIA Codes of Conduct
It’s easy to get started as a volunteer. Simply fill out the expression of interest for in the relevant volunteer position description above, or email us at volunteering@empowerautism.org.au We’ll be in touch once we receive your interest to discuss your skills and preferences and match volunteering opportunities that will suit.
