Behaviour Support Practitioner - Healthcarelink Support

Healthcarelink Support; Melton, Bacchus Marsh; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction program

Managed caseload support

Supervision & mentoring

Ongoing training & development

Buddy support

Mileage & tolls covered

Paid parental leave

Salary sacrifice & novated leases

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support is seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner for a community-based, NDIS-focused role in Victoria. The position offers both full-time and part-time options with contractor opportunities, supporting paediatric to older adults with behaviour support needs.

Join a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, evidence-based support, under structured supervision and mentoring. Salary ranges from AU$80,000 to AU$110,000 plus super and benefits, with travel within the community

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience in behaviour support or related field
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Social Work, OT or related discipline
• Experience in the NDIS environment is highly desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse caseload from paediatric to seniors delivering evidence-based positive behaviour support.
• Develop meaningful relationships with participants, families and support networks.
• Manage caseload with onboarding and regular supervision.
• Travel within the community as required by the role.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy

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.

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-management skills
• A genuine passion for supporting people with disability to achieve their goals
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel within the community

If you're looking for a role where you can grow your career, receive genuine clinical support and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.