Behaviour Support Practitioner – Community NDIS | Melton & Bacchus Marsh

HealthcareLink Trust; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured induction program

Managed caseload

Weekly supervision & mentoring

Ongoing training & development

Buddy support for day-to-day guidance

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Leadership with clinical background

Salary benchmarking

Mileage & tolls covered

Paid parental leave

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

HealthcareLink Trust is seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner to work across Melton & Bacchus Marsh in a community-based setting. This permanent role offers a full-time or part-time arrangement, with a structured induction and managed caseload to support a sustainable workload.

You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based positive behaviour support to a diverse caseload and collaborate closely with participants, families and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience in behaviour support or related field.
• Tertiary qualifications in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related discipline.
• Experience in the NDIS environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of positive behaviour support and person-centred practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with participants, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based positive behaviour support.
• Manage a diverse community caseload.
• Collaborate with participants, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Structured onboarding, regular supervision and mentoring.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Behavioural support

Positive behaviour support

NDIS experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Behavioral Science

Psychology

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Job description

Behaviour Support Practitioner – Community NDIS | Melton & Bacchus Marsh

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Job title: Behaviour Support Practitioner Job type: Full time or part time Work setting: Community-based

Saalry offer: $80k to $110k annually + super + benefits Location: Melton & Bacchus Marsh

About the company: Our client is a leading provider of allied health and disability support services, delivering person-centred therapy to people with disability across home, community and other supportive environments. You’ll join a multidisciplinary allied health team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of participants and their families.

The organisation provides a supportive environment where clinicians are encouraged to grow their skills, develop their careers and work collaboratively with other professionals. About the role:

We are currently seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our client's growing team in a full-time or part-time capacity , with contractor opportunities also available. This is a community-based NDIS role where you’ll work with a diverse caseload ranging from paediatric through to seniors . You’ll have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with participants, their families and support networks while delivering high-quality, evidence-based positive behaviour support.

You’ll be supported with a managed caseload, structured onboarding, regular discipline-specific supervision and ongoing mentoring , allowing you to build confidence and establish a sustainable caseload.

On Offer:

• Structured induction program to help you settle confidently into your role
• Managed caseload with a gradual ramp-up to support a sustainable workload
• Weekly discipline-specific supervision and mentoring from experienced clinicians
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Dedicated buddy support for day-to-day guidance
• Supportive multidisciplinary allied health environment
• Experienced leadership team with strong allied health and clinical backgrounds
• Salary benchmarking
• Mileage and toll costs covered
• Paid parental leave
• Salary sacrifice options, including competitive novated leases and superannuation sacrifice

You:

• 1–2+ years of experience in behaviour support, positive behaviour support, disability or a related field
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or a related discipline
• Experience working within the NDIS environment is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of positive behaviour support principles and person-centred practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with participants, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organisational and time-ma