Behaviour Support Practitioner – Community NDIS | South East Melbourne

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

Benefits offered by this job

Structured induction program

Regular clinical supervision

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

HealthcareLink Trust in South East Melbourne is seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our community-focused NDIS team on a permanent basis. You will work with a diverse caseload from paediatric to seniors, delivering evidence-based positive behaviour support.

The role offers full-time or part-time options with structured onboarding, supervision, and ongoing professional development to support your growth. Join us to make a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience in behaviour support or related field.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in the NDIS environment is desirable.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based positive behaviour support.
• Work with a diverse caseload from paediatric to seniors.
• Collaborate with families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage caseload with supervision and ongoing mentoring.

Skills

Behavioural support

Disability services

Communication

Education

Behavioural Science / Psychology / Social Work / Occupational Therapy (tertiary qualification)

Job description

Behaviour Support Practitioner – Community NDIS | South East Melbourne

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: South East Melbourne

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. What's

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

Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of NDIS participants and their families About

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-manageme