Neurodivergent Coaching Specialists & Team Leaders

Neurodivergent Coaching Specialists & Team Leaders Location: St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC | Work Type: Full‑time/Part‑time | Delivery: On‑site & Online Make a real impact delivering fun, flexible, and barrier‑free coaching for neurodivergent individuals. Help turn isolation into friendship and passions into flourishing lives and careers while working in a supportive, high‑growth team. About CRANK CRANK is a community‑based coaching organisation delivering 1:1 and group experiences aligned to NDIS goals. We support people 12+ across autism and psychosocial cohorts with programs designed around their interests, goals and desired life and career outcomes. Our 4F values — Flexibility, Fun, Friendships, and Flourishing — guide everything we do. Interest Domains Our interest based coaching covers eight domains: Broadcasting & Digital Media (acting, studio work, editing, animation), Craft & Making (model making, costume design, DIY), Game Development (programming, UI/UX, 3D modeling, concept design), Music & Audio (songwriting, mixing, engineering, performance), Technology & Cybersecurity (security, hardware building, web development), Visual Arts & Design (digital art, graphic design, painting, art history), Writing & Publishing (script writing, creative writing, zines), and Gaming & Social Play (video games, card games, and board games). Why You’ll Love Working Here • Helping neurodivergent individuals live better lives and careers by delivering Fun, flexible, barrier‑free programs with clear outcomes and transparent progress tracking. • Work at our world‑class and innovative coaching facility on St Kilda Road • Work with a mix of face to face and online delivery that fits around participant and your life flexibility needs • Contribute to the future of CRANK while working with an inclusive, team‑based culture that is filled with passionate coaches and professionals Role Snapshots Neurodivergent Coaching Specialist • Design and deliver engaging 1:1 and group sessions (online and on‑site) aligned to NDIS goals. • Coach social connection, independence, lifelong learning, and work‑readiness. • Track engagement and outcomes with transparent reporting to participants and care teams. • Contribute to program improvement and uphold practice standards. Coaching Team Leader • Lead a squad of coaches to deliver consistent, high‑quality programs and measurable outcomes. • Plan schedules and experiences (events, sessions, tailored programs) with stakeholders. • Build and manage talent pools: recruitment, onboarding, training, rostering, performance. • Partner with Operations on promotions, logistics, budgets, reporting, and audits. What You’ll Bring • Coaching skills – experience in coaching, teaching, youth work, allied health, or similar. • Tertiary qualification in the coaching topics of your choice. • Capability supporting neurodivergent people (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourette’s) and/or psychosocial disability (depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD). • Professionalism, organisation, creativity, and alignment to our 4F values. • Required checks: WWCC, National Police Check, and NDIS Worker Screening prior to commencement. Perks & Benefits • Purpose‑driven work making a tangible difference every day. • Flexible arrangements (full‑time, part‑time, or job share). • Professional development and growth pathways. • EAP, wellbeing support, and a self‑catered kitchen with staff coffee and lunch provided. • Dedicated St Kilda Road parking available for $100 per week Salary Ranges Coaching Specialists: $62,000 – $70,000. Coaching Team Leaders: $72,000 – $80,000. The above salaries are baseline FTE ranges with final salary based on your experience, qualifications and what you can bring to CRANK. Apply Now Send your CV and a short cover letter to HR@crank.com.au. Please indicate whether you are applying for the Coaching Specialist or Team Leader role and what area of expertise or coaching you will bring to the team (see coaching topics). Coaching Topics ________________________________________ Broadcasting & Digital Media Production • Acting – Video, Presenting • Studio Operations – Video, Podcast and Film • Video Editing and Motion Graphics • TI9: 3D and 2D Animation ________________________________________ 2. Craft & Making • Model Making (including 3D printing) • Clothing and Costume Design • DIY Crafting and Sewing ________________________________________ 3. Game Development • Game Programming • Game UI and UX Design • 3D Modelling • Game Concept Design ________________________________________ 4. Music & Audio Production • Songwriting and Composing • Audio Mixing • Sound Engineering • Musicians and Vocalists ________________________________________ 5. Technology & Cybersecurity • Penetration Testing • Security Engineering • PC Building and Maintenance • Keyboard Building • Web Development (Front-End UX/UI) ________________________________________ 6. Visual Arts & Design • Digital Art and Illustration • Graphic Design • Painting and Illustration • Art History ________________________________________ 7. Writing & Publishing • Script Writing • Creative Writing • DIY Zines ________________________________________ 8. Gaming & Social Play • Video games • Card games • Board games • Fun events and competitions