Finding Jobs for People with Autism
Nexus offers specialised solutions to help people with autism find jobs and career opportunities that work best with their goals. Learn more about how we can provide tailored support and help you find autism-friendly employers in Australia.
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Strengths People with Autism Bring to the Workplace
According to Autism Spectrum Australia, the prevalence of autism in Australia is now expected to be between 1 in 70. The neurodevelopmental condition impacts every individual uniquely, and these individuals have a lot of value to add to their communities.
Today, Australia has opened more jobs for autistic people because of their attention to detail and ability to give undivided attention and perform tasks efficiently. People with autism have heightened sensitivity to everyday senses, which gives them a higher level of awareness. Because of this, high-functioning autistic adults have a stronger ability to process information and are generally excel in the following areas :
- Attention to detail
- Visual perception
- Creative and artistic talents
- Mathematical and technical abilities
- Interests of expertise in ‘niche’ areas
- Character strengths such as honesty and loyalty
These main strengths are related to ways of thinking, being task-oriented and personal qualities such as honesty and dedication. Because of this, neurodiverse people often excel in technical or analytical types of work, and can demonstrate higher levels of productivity than neurotypical employees.
Employees living with autism tend to thrive in roles that have:
- Clear and direct communication
- Sequential and well defined steps
- Quality and accuracy
- Structure and routine
- Clear rules
- Output driven goals
- Task and talent specific goals
If you’re an autistic adult or the parent or caregiver of an autistic person, know that there are a growing number of jobs for people with autism.
Nexus Human Services is experienced in working with both clients and employers to ensure a good fit. It’s about finding autism-friendly employers in Australia including work opportunities that suit your needs and strengths. We provide tailored support to develop confidence, skills and knowledge for specific circumstances to achieve your career goals.
Phillip Thrives in His Work Environment
“My job is quite relaxing and it is enjoyable. I like the slower pace and the chance to do things properly.” —Phillip
Phillip, a 35-year-old Nexus Human Services client, who lives with autism spectrum disorder, shares an inspiring story of his work journey.
In 2017, he decided to trade the bustle of Western Sydney for a quieter life in Canberra, where he is surrounded by a family and services network. While searching for job opportunities, he found support through his Nexus coaches, who helped him with employment matters such as his job application for Bunnings and developed tools to support a healthy living.
Since then, Phillip has worked at Bunnings Warehouse, where he waters and cares for plants in the nursery. He fondly describes his job as ‘relaxing’ and takes pride in doing it well ensuring the plants have everything they need to thrive.
At Bunnings, Phillip says he feels supported in taking time to do things to a high standard. Finding this positive job fit has been a boon for both him and Bunnings, where his employers share that he is growing more confident and beginning to take on additional nursery support, stock, and customer service tasks.
How We Can Help:
Work Skills
Gain workplace skills and confidence.
Job Opportunities
Connect with potential employers.
Job Placement
Get your work goals started.
Ongoing Support
Experience tailored support for you.
Why Choose Nexus?
Overcome challenges by getting the support you need. At Nexus, we offer support by helping you find autism-friendly employers and job opportunities in Australia. Through our autism employment services, we provide specialised solutions that can enable you to achieve your goals without compromising your individual needs:
- We embrace a continuous improvement culture.
- We will appoint a dedicated disability employment specialist to you.
- We offer skill development programs and support for goal setting with actionable steps.
- We identify job matches between job seekers and employers.
- We are here for you with on-the-job site support.
- We offer assistance for employees who experience performance difficulties.
- We protect our customers’ privacy and data.
Let’s get you started with Autism Employment Services in four simple steps.
Step 1
Register with us so we can get in touch with you
Step 2
Meet your DES consultant online.
Step 3
Discuss your workplace goals and needs.
Step 4
We get you started.
Step 1
Register with us so we can get in touch with you
Step 2
Meet your Nexus consultant online.
Step 3
Discuss your workplace goals and needs.
Step 4
We get you started.
For any questions, please call us on 1800 163 987 or send us an email to enquiries@nexushumanservices.com.au and we can get started today.
Questions you might have
People living with autism often have a remarkable ability to focus and pay attention to detail. These strengths can be valuable in careers that require precision and accuracy such as: x
- Data analysis
- Computer programming
- Laboratory work
Other good majors to consider are:
- Accounting
- Engineering
- Library science
- Art (specifically in commercial art and drafting)
For more detailed recommendations on work opportunities, check out this article on jobs for people with autism.
A person with autism may experience unique challenges when applying for jobs. However, doing some research can be helpful so you can learn more about your own strengths and skills and how they can be applied in a workplace that best suits you.
If you are experiencing difficulty in searching for autism-friendly workspaces, disability employment consultants like Nexus are here to help provide jobs for high functioning autistic adults in Australia. As part of the autism employment process, they will get to know you, your goals, and your needs so they can learn how to help you better. This will bring you closer to your work goal opportunities and learn what solutions work best.
A graphic designer role can be a good creative career option for autistic people. The role includes being responsible for creating visual content such as logos, advertisements, and website designs. This is a great option for adults with autism because it allows them to be creative and work independently.
Yes. No matter what traits of autism you or your loved one may have, a person with autism has their own unique strengths and abilities. Many people living with autism spectrum disorder have used their strengths and abilities to accomplish amazing things both in work and life.