Behaviour Support Practitioner

Kanda; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Established caseload

Bonuses

Flexibility

Leadership support

Professional development

Job summary

Kanda in Mackay is seeking a part-time Behaviour Support Practitioner to join a supportive team delivering Positive Behaviour Support. You will work with participants to implement person-centred plans and provide expert guidance to support teams, while advancing professional development and maintaining high-quality documentation.

The role starts as work from home with a transition to a hybrid office model as an available workspace opens, offering real flexibility and a balanced workload in a

Qualifications

• Is an approved Proficient or Core Behaviour Support Practitioner with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
• Holds a relevant qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Allied Health or a similar field, or is studying towards one
• Has strong report writing and critical thinking skills
• Has excellent communication, time management and people skills
• Holds a driver’s licence and is willing to travel across Central & Far North QLD as needed

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive functional assessments
• Developing, implementing and reviewing person centred Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Collaborating with families, support workers, coordinators and allied health professionals
• Providing training, coaching and practical guidance to support teams
• Maintaining high-quality documentation that meets NDIS and NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements

Education

Relevant qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Allied Health or similar

Job description

Come for the work life balance. Stay for the people.

We’re looking for a part-time Behaviour Support Practitioner who wants to do meaningful work without burning out. If you’re passionate about Positive Behaviour Support, value autonomy and teamwork, and want to feel genuinely supported, we think you’ll fit right in.

This role is based in Mackay and will start as work from home, moving to a hybrid model once we have an office workspace available.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Supportive, knowledgeable team (good team, no egos)
• Established participant caseload ready for you to step into, plus room to grow
• Excellent remuneration that reflects your experience and value
• Performance-based bonuses and employee benefits
• Real flexibility with part-time hours and initial WFH model transitioning to hybrid
• Strong admin and leadership support so you can focus on clinical work
• Professional development that actually means something (supervision, training, career progression)

We like to do things properly, but we also like to enjoy our work and support each other while we do it.

What you’ll be doing

• Conducting comprehensive functional assessments
• Developing, implementing and reviewing person centred Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Collaborating with families, support workers, coordinators and allied health professionals
• Providing training, coaching and practical guidance to support teams
• Maintaining high-quality documentation that meets NDIS and NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements

We’re looking for someone who...

• Is an approved Proficient or Core Behaviour Support Practitioner with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
• Holds a relevant qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Allied Health or a similar field, or is studying towards one
• Has strong report writing and critical thinking skills
• Has excellent communication, time management and people skills
• Holds a driver’s licence and is willing to travel across Central & Far North QLD as needed

The vibe

We’re a team that:

• Shares knowledge freely
• Backs each other clinically and personally
• Celebrates wins, big and small
• Values ethical, least restrictive, participant centred practice

We’re not looking for “just another practitioner”. We’re looking for a teammate.

Kandais committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

We’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves. At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectives aren’t just welcome — they’re essential to who we are and what we do.