THE OPPORTUNITY

The Untapped Talent Program is focused on identifying, recruiting and training autistic people in a range of roles. In this instance, we are running a virtual one-week Workshop as a learning opportunity for individuals which includes the opportunity to be introduced to potential employment opportunities in the future. 

Untapped are working with many clients across Australia and are therefore looking for individuals on the autism spectrum with an interest in IT roles. Roles could be available in Data Analytics, Software Testing, Project Management, Database Administration or Cyber Security.  The Workshop will consist of a range of learning activities to assist in understanding your unique skills. Some tasks may also provide you with some useful and valuable understanding of the various aspects of the workplace and about interacting with fellow co-workers. The Workshop will be conducted virtually using zoom.

The Workshop will be held Monday 15 – Friday 19 February 2021 and the hours required for attendance will be approximately 9:00am – 4:00pm AEST each day (including regular breaks). Attendance at this Workshop is unpaid, and you must be available Monday to Friday to complete all workshop tasks.

You will need to provide your own device (desktop or laptop – note: an iPad or tablet will not be adequate) and have access to a reliable internet service with access to a camera and microphone for full participation in the workshop. You will take part in a number of technical and non-technical learning activities and throughout the week you will have access to a coach who has experience in working with autistic adults in the workplace.

We are now inviting individuals to express interest in being considered for this Workshop.

Please note that it is not a pre-requisite that you have skills in IT-related roles, as successful candidates will receive training as part of any role they might ultimately be offered with one of our clients.

HOW TO APPLY

Step one:
Ensure you satisfy everything under the REQUIRED eligibility criteria:

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Required: To be eligible for the Program you must meet the following criteria:

• Be aged 18-years or over
• Be an Australian Citizen or have the right to work in Australia
• Possess a diagnosis of autism from a medical professional
• Be able to work from home with adequate, reliable access to an internet service, camera and microphone
• Have your own device you can use (desktop or laptop – note: an iPad or tablet will not be adequate)
• Be available to attend the Workshop from Monday 15 – Friday 19 February 2021 between 9am – 4pm AEST each day

Step two:
If you meet these required eligibility criteria, apply for the workshop with the following documents at https://register.untapped-talent.com:

• Complete the web-based questionnaire
• An application letter detailing your experience, interests, and skills
• A CV or resume outlining your educational experience and any supporting references, testimonials, certificates, etc.
• Evidence of a diagnosis of autism from a medical professional

Please use the following naming convention for uploaded documents: FirstName LastName – Name of Document; e.g. Mary Jones – CV

As part of your online application, you will be invited to complete some on-line tasks. You will be notified via email of these with the links attached.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 1 February 2021. Please ensure you have submitted all the required information by this date.

Step three:
Upon successful completion of the above steps, applicants will:

• Receive an acknowledgment of receipt of application within 24 hours, during normal business days
• Be informed by Monday 8 February 2021 whether your application has been:

• Confirmed as successful, meaning you will be invited to attend the Workshop
• Kept on file, meaning you haven’t been included in the Workshop process this time, but we will keep your details for consideration for future Untapped Talent Program opportunities or alternative workshops

Applications close at 5pm (AEDT) 1st Feb 2021.