Behaviour Support Practitioner - Core

Yooralla; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Salary packaging

Supervision & PD

Team environment

Job summary

Berry Street Yooralla in Victoria is seeking a passionate Behaviour Support Practitioner – Core to join our Allied Health team. This role supports people with disability with complex needs, providing person-centred Positive Behaviour Support and working under supervision to build professional capability.

You will manage a clinical caseload, conduct functional assessments, develop and implement PBSPs, deliver interventions, and coach families and support teams.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Disability, Health or related field.
• Registration or eligibility as Core Practitioner under the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload and provide person-centred Positive Behaviour Support services.
• Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments to understand behaviours and opportunities to enhance quality of life.
• Develop and implement Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans that are evidence-based and responsive to participant needs.
• Deliver interventions that reduce behaviours of concern and build participant skills.
• Provide training and coaching to families, carers and support teams to implement strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes, including improvements in quality of life and reductions in restrictive practices.
• Work under supervision to continue developing skills and professional capability.
• Champion human rights, inclusion, choice and control in all aspects of practice.

Skills

Core Behaviour Support

PBS Principles

Communication Skills

Collaborative Work

Human Rights

Education

Tertiary qualification (Psychology, Social Work, OT, etc.)

NDIS PBS Capability Framework eligibility

Job description

The Opportunity

At Berry Street Yooralla, we believe every person has the right to live the life they choose. As one of Victoria's most respected disability service providers, we're committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that empower people with disability to achieve meaningful outcomes and thrive in their communities.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Behaviour Support Practitioner – Core to join our growing Allied Health team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career or developing practitioner to build their expertise in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) while receiving ongoing supervision, mentorship and professional development from experienced clinicians.

In this rewarding role, you will support people with disability who have complex support needs, helping them improve their quality of life through evidence-based, human rights-focused behaviour support. You'll work closely with participants, families, carers and support teams to create meaningful and lasting change.

About the Role

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner - Core, you will:

• Manage a clinical caseload and provide person-centred Positive Behaviour Support services.
• Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments to understand the purpose of behaviours of concern and identify opportunities to enhance quality of life.
• Develop and implement Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans that are evidence-based, practical and responsive to participant needs.
• Deliver interventions that reduce behaviours of concern, build skills and support participants to achieve their goals.
• Provide training and coaching to families, carers and support teams to ensure behaviour support strategies are successfully implemented.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes, including improvements in quality of life and reductions in restrictive practices.
• Work under the guidance and supervision of experienced practitioners to continue developing your skills and professional capability.
• Champion human rights, inclusion, choice and control in all aspects of your practice.

What you will bring

You are passionate about supporting people with disability and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services.

You will bring:

• Experience working as a Core Behaviour Support Practitioner within the NDIS framework.
• An understanding of Positive Behaviour Support principles and human rights-based practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with participants, families and stakeholders.
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to a positive team culture.
• A compassionate, strengths-based approach to supporting people with disability.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and reflective practice.
• Experience within disability, support coordination, advocacy or community services will be highly regarded.

Qualifications and Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Disability, Health or a related field.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Core Practitioner under the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.
• Previous experience working as a Core Practitioner under the NDIS PBS Capability Framework.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

What's on Offer?

• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
  Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development

Enjoy access to generous salary packaging benefits, allowing you to increase your take-home pay while making a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary environment

For a confidential discussion, please feel free to contact Sam Carew, Clinical Practice Lead - SBS & Psychology on 0403 142 255.

Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time