Behaviour Support Practitioner

New Dawn Therapy; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rate

Flexible caseload & scheduling

Clinical supervision & team support

Growth into Proficient/Advanced/Spe c.

Values-led team & real outcomes

Job summary

New Dawn Therapy on the Gold Coast invites a skilled Behaviour Support Practitioner to work with NDIS participants and their support networks, across the Gold Coast and Brisbane regions. You will assess behaviours of concern and design evidence-based, person-centred plans with your clinical team.

Autonomy over your caseload is balanced by multidisciplinary supervision. Travel between sites is expected, and you'll contribute to reducing restrictive practices in line with NDIS Practice Standards.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, ABA, or Social Work.
• Experience with evidence-based, person-centred practice.
• Experience with psychosocial disability, autism, or complex support needs.
• NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner suitability (Proficient/Advanced/Specialist)

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behaviour assessments and develop Behaviour Support Plans (including interim and comprehensive plans).
• Deliver evidence-based, person-centred interventions in home, school, and community settings.
• Work collaboratively with participants, families, support workers, and other allied health professionals.
• Provide training and capacity-building for support networks.
• Support the reduction/elimination of restrictive practices in line with NDIS Practice Standards.
• Participate in case discussions and contribute to multidisciplinary planning.
• Maintain clear, timely clinical documentation and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Experience with psychosocial needs

Evidence-based practice

Person-centred approach

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, ABA, or Social Work

Job description

New Dawn Therapy is a registered NDIS provider championing wellness across the Gold Coast, Tweed, Lismore, Ballina, Brisbane and surrounding regions. We take a holistic, person-centred approach to behaviour support - helping people living with disability, their families and their support networks build genuine, lasting change.

We're growing our clinical team and looking for a Behaviour Support Practitioner who's ready to make a real difference.

About the role

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you'll work directly with NDIS participants, families, and support teams to understand the "why" behind behaviours of concern and build evidence-based, positive strategies that improve quality of life. This role will service both the Gold Coast and Brisbane regions, so some travel between the two is expected. You'll have autonomy over your caseload, backed by a collaborative clinical team.

What you'll do

• Conduct functional behaviour assessments and develop Behaviour Support Plans (including interim and comprehensive plans)
• Deliver evidence-based, person-centred interventions in home, school, and community settings
• Work collaboratively with participants, families, support workers, and other allied health professionals
• Provide training and capacity-building for support networks
• Support the reduction/elimination of restrictive practices in line with NDIS Practice Standards
• Participate in case discussions and contribute to multidisciplinary planning
• Maintain clear, timely clinical documentation and reporting

What we’re looking for

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis, or Social Work
• Demonstrated experience with evidence-based, person-centred practice
• Experience working with people with psychosocial disability, autism, intellectual disability, or complex support needs
• Currently holds NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner suitability (Proficient, Advanced or Specialist)
• Must hold own ABN
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders
• Current Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and driver's licence (or willingness to obtain)
• Current professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• Registration or eligibility for professional membership with an appropriate body (e.g. AASW, AHPRA, ACA) highly regarded

What's on offer

• Competitive contractor rate: To be Discussed
• Flexible, self-managed caseload and scheduling
• Clinical supervision and support from an experienced, multidisciplinary team
• Genuine opportunity to grow into Proficient/Advanced/Specialist practitioner tiers
• The chance to be part of a values-led team focused on real outcomes, not just numbers

If you're passionate about evidence-based practice and want to help people living with disability, their families and support staff thrive - we'd love to hear from you.