Behaviour Support Practitioner

MedHealth; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Australia is seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner to assist NDIS participants in identifying their needs and developing support plans. The role emphasizes flexibility in working hours and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have experience in the disability sector and a commitment to person-centered practices, delivering positive outcomes for individuals with complex needs.

Benefits

Professional Development allowance

Fitness Passport

Performance Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Qualified Behaviour Support Practitioners or professionals with extensive experience in the disability or mental health sector.
• Passion for supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Strong report writing skills and the ability to translate assessment findings into clear actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Assisting NDIS participants along with their families and/or carers to identify their needs through assessment.
• Developing meaningful goals and practical strategies utilizing a positive behaviour support framework.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience with NDIS framework

Behaviour Support Practice

Report writing

Time management

Job description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of people with disability

Do you want to be part of a company that champions professional growth values-driven work and a supportive team culture

Ability Action Australia is growing and we're looking for our next Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP) to join our incredible team.

Whether you're an experienced BSP or come from a strong background in the disability sector we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Assisting NDIS participants along with their families and / or carers to identify their needs through assessment and person-centred planning
• Evaluating developing and delivering evidence-based support plans within a complex support space
• Developing meaningful goals and practical strategies utilising a positive behaviour support framework and with a commitment to eliminate restrictive practices in the home and community
• Ensuring individual plans reflect our NDIS participants goals passions and strengths as well as ensuring they get more out of life
• Building the knowledge capacity and strengths of those who support participants in their lives - family carers friends etc
• Acting as an advocate and role model for best practice
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits and Conditions

• Professional Development allowance, staff referral scheme, Fitness Passport just to name a few
• Flexibility: You can select the hours and days - full-time or part-time - that work best for you as an individual
• Excellent remuneration: Industry leading salary, kilometre reimbursement, laptop, smartphone, Performance with Purpose Reward and Recognition Program, salary packaging options
• Work-life balance: Combine the convenience of working from home with the social interaction of working in the community plus the support of office and clinic hours
• Career progression: Access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and long-term goals combined with professional development opportunities with Ability Action Australia and our parent company MedHealth
• Passionate and uplifting culture: You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on delivering outstanding service to NDIS participants

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working within the NDIS framework and supporting individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviours
• Qualified Behaviour Support Practitioners or professionals with extensive experience in the disability or mental health sector
• Passion for supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours
• Commitment to person-centred practice and reducing restrictive interventions
• Strong report writing skills and the ability to translate assessment findings into clear actionable plans
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to balance a dynamic caseload

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers, and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Vacancy: 1