Behaviour Support Practitioner

Healthcare Professionals Group; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Laptop & phone allowance

Travel reimbursement

Private health insurance discount

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program

Team activities

Clinical development path

Job summary

Healthcare Professionals Group is seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner to support adolescents and adults with disability across the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie regions. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support services that improve daily living and community participation.

The role requires qualifications in OT, Speech Pathology, or Psychology, experience with functional behaviour assessments, and a commitment to trauma-informed

Qualifications

• Qualification as an Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist or Psychologist.
• Experience conducting functional behaviour assessments and developing Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Current driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain.
• Availability to work a minimum of three days per week.
• Experience providing clinical supervision is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Report writing

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

Driver's licence

Minimum three days per week

Functional behaviour assessments

Supervision experience

Positive Behaviour Support knowledge

Education

Bachelor/Master in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Psychology

Job description

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.