Behaviour Support Practitioner

Avina; Wollongong City Council; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid options

Structured supervision and mentoring

Career progression opportunities

National organisation with local team

Job summary

Avina is a national allied health and behaviour support provider delivering Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology and more across Australia. We seek Behaviour Support Practitioners to join our growing multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred, evidence-informed services across home, school, clinic and community settings.

You’ll work across varied caseloads with autonomy over your day while receiving supervision and development support from a collaborative team, with hybrid

Qualifications

• NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner suitability/registration required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Person-centred, evidence-informed approach.
• Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle for community work.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-informed Behaviour Support services across a diverse caseload.
• Conduct functional behaviour assessments and develop Behaviour Support Plans.
• Support participants, families and stakeholders to implement meaningful strategies.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Physiotherapists.
• Manage your own schedule with flexibility across community, clinic and telehealth settings.
• Participate in supervision, peer collaboration and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Job description

• Flexible working arrangements with autonomy over your caseload
• Structured supervision, mentoring and ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for Core through to Advanced Practitioners

• Flexible working arrangements with autonomy over your caseload
• Structured supervision, mentoring and ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for Core through to Advanced Practitioners

Avina might be a new name, but you may already know some of our teams. Therapy Pro, Adaptability Therapy and Tashacare have come together as Avina — one national allied health and behaviour support community with400+ clinicians across QLD, NSW, VIC and SA.

We deliver Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Positive Behaviour Support, Physiotherapy and other allied health services across the lifespan.

Our values guide how we work every day:Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful

About the Role

We are currently seeking Behaviour Support Practitioners across multiple locations nationally to join our growing multidisciplinary team.

This role offers the opportunity to deliver evidence-informed, person-centred Behaviour Support services across home, school, clinic and community environments.

We welcome:

• Core & Proficient Practitioners
• Experienced and Advanced Practitioners

You’ll be supported to work across a varied caseload, with the autonomy to structure your day while being backed by a collaborative and experienced team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver evidence-informed Behaviour Support services across a diverse caseload
• Conduct functional behaviour assessments and develop Behaviour Support Plans
• Support participants, families and stakeholders to implement meaningful strategies
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Physiotherapists
• Manage your own schedule with flexibility across community, clinic and telehealth settings
• Participate in supervision, peer collaboration and ongoing professional development opportunities

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
• Structured supervision and clinical support across all practitioner levels
• Multidisciplinary collaboration and peer learning
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing career progression
• National organisation with local team support and connection
• Supportive leadership and values-driven culture
• Access to resources, systems and tools to support quality clinical practice

What You'll Bring

• NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner suitability/registration (or eligibility via the IBIS pathway)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A person-centred, evidence-informed approach
• Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle for community work
• NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Full working rights in Australia

At Avina, flexibility doesn't mean working alone — you'll have autonomy in your role while being supported by a team that genuinely values collaboration, development and meaningful outcomes.