Behaviour Support Practitioner

Health and Aged Care Professionals; City of Lake Macquarie; Hybride; AUD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working arrangements

Laptop and phone/data allowance

Travel reimbursement

Private health insurance discounts

Novated leasing options

Team activities

Clinical development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Health and Aged Care Professionals is seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner to support adolescents and adults with disability across the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie regions. You will deliver evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support in a well‑established multidisciplinary team, improving daily life and independence.

You will assess behaviour, create tailored plans, and collaborate with families and carers to implement strategies in home and community settings.

Qualifications

• Proficient in behavioural assessments and Positive Behaviour Support planning.
• Strong clinical reasoning and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and allied health professionals.

Responsabilités

• Conduct functional behaviour assessments and develop individualised Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Support participants with complex behaviours and psychosocial disabilities.
• Develop trauma‑informed strategies to promote independence and community participation.
• Monitor outcomes and adapt interventions to achieve progress.
• Collaborate with families, carers, support coordinators and other professionals.
• Provide guidance to support teams to ensure consistent implementation of strategies.
• Promote alternatives to restrictive practices under NDIS requirements.

Connaissances

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Report writing

Driver's licence

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

Formation

Occupational Therapist / Speech Pathologist / Psychologist

Description du poste

Health and Aged Care Professionals – Lake Macquarie Shire NSW

Full time

Hybrid

3d ago , from Health and Aged Care Professionals

• Enjoy genuine flexibility, a supportive multidisciplinary team and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
• 482 visa on offer for suitable candidates

Benefits

• Full-Time, Part-Time - Minimum 3 Days Per Week
• Enjoy genuine flexibility, a supportive multidisciplinary team and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
• 482 visa on offer for suitable candidates

About the company

• HPG is partnering with an established allied health provider with over 20 years of experience delivering community-based services across disability, mental health and aged care.
• This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, experienced team where your clinical expertise is valued, your development is supported andyou have the flexibility to structure your working week around your lifestyle.

About the opportunity

• As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you'll support adolescents and adults living with disability, complex behavioural needs and psychosocial challenges across the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie regions.
• Working within a well-established multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support services that empower individuals, strengthen their support networks and improve everyday quality of life.

Duties

• Conducting functional behaviour assessments and developing individualised Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Supporting participants with complex behaviours, mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities.
• Developing practical, trauma-informed strategies that promote independence, emotional regulation and community participation.
• Monitoring behavioural outcomes and adapting interventions to achieve meaningful progress.
• Working collaboratively with families, carers, support coordinators and allied health professionals.
• Providing guidance and education to support teams to ensure consistent implementation of behaviour support strategies.
• Promoting positive alternatives to restrictive practices in line with NDIS requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Recognition at Proficient or Advanced level as a Behaviour Support Practitioner under the NDIS Commission's framework.
• Qualification as an Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist or Psychologist
• Experience conducting functional behaviour assessments and developing Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and report-writing skills.
• A current driver's licence and access to your own vehicle.
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain these.
• Availability to work a minimum of three days per week.
• Previous experience providing clinical supervision will be highly regarded.

Additional benefits include

• Hybrid working arrangements, including home, office and telehealth options.
• Laptop and phone/data allowance provided.
• Travel reimbursement of $1.01/km, plus eligible tolls and parking.
• Discounted private health insurance and everyday retail savings.
• Novated leasing options and Employee Assistance Program.
• Regular team activities and social events.
• Opportunities to develop specialist clinical interests and progress into supervision or leadership.

Benefits

• Full-Time, Part-Time - Minimum 3 Days Per Week
• Enjoy genuine flexibility, a supportive multidisciplinary team and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
• 482 visa on offer for suitable candidates

About the company

• HPG is partnering with an established allied health provider with over 20 years of experience delivering community-based services across disability, mental health and aged care.
• This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, experienced team where your clinical expertise is valued, your development is supported andyou have the flexibility to structure your working week around your lifestyle.

About the opportunity

• As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you'll support adolescents and adults living with disability, complex behavioural needs and psychosocial challenges across the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie regions.
• Working within a well-established multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support services that empower individuals, strengthen their support networks and improve everyday quality of life.

Duties

• Conducting functional behaviour assessments and developing individualised Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Supporting participants with complex behaviours, mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities.
• Developing practical, trauma-informed strategies that promote independence, emotional regulation and community participation.
• Monitoring behavioural outcomes and adapting interventions to achieve meaningful progress.
• Working collaboratively with families, carers, support coordinators and allied health professionals.
• Providing guidance and education to support teams to ensure consistent implementation of behaviour support strategies.
• Promoting positive alternatives to restrictive practices in line with NDIS requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Recognition at Proficient or Advanced level as a Behaviour Support Practitioner under the NDIS Commission's framework.
• Qualification as an Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist or Psychologist
• Experience conducting functional behaviour assessments and developing Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and report-writing skills.
• A current driver's licence and access to your own vehicle.
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain these.
• Availability to work a minimum of three days per week.
• Previous experience providing clinical supervision will be highly regarded.

Additional benefits include

• Hybrid working arrangements, including home, office and telehealth options.
• Laptop and phone/data allowance provided.
• Travel reimbursement of $1.01/km, plus eligible tolls and parking.
• Discounted private health insurance and everyday retail savings.
• Novated leasing options and Employee Assistance Program.
• Regular team activities and social events.
• Opportunities to develop specialist clinical interests and progress into supervision or leadership.