Behaviour Support Practitioner - Healthcarelink Support

Healthcarelink Support; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Administrative and client intake apoio

NDIS caseload variety

Professional development opportunities

Career progression pathways

Modern clinic environments and therapy

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Support Practitioner to join their Western Sydney team in Kingswood. The role covers clinic and home visits, supporting NDIS participants and families with evidence-based strategies to improve quality of life and independence.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, receive clinical supervision, and contribute to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Education, Disability, Allied Health or another relevant discipline.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behaviour assessments to identify function and factors of behaviours of concern.
• Develop Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans individualized per participant.
• Implement person-centred, evidence-based behaviour support strategies.
• Support participants to build skills, independence and meaningful participation.
• Collaborate with families, carers, schools and other professionals.
• Provide training and guidance to participant networks.
• Maintain accurate case notes and NDIs documentation.
• Support reduction of restrictive practices where applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Independent worker

Education

Relevant degree in Behavioural Science/PSY/SW/OT/Ed/Disability

Job description

Job title: Behaviour Support Practitioner

Job type: Permanent full time

Work setting: Clinic & home visits

Salary offer: $80k to $90k annually + Super + Benefits

Location: Kingswood

About the company:

Our client is a growing multidisciplinary Allied Health provider supporting children, adolescents, adults and families across Western Sydney. With a strong focus on person-centred care and collaborative practice, they bring together a team of Behaviour Support Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists and other allied health professionals to deliver coordinated, meaningful outcomes for NDIS participants.

As their Behaviour Support service continues to grow, they are seeking passionate Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners to join their supportive team. Whether you're an experienced practitioner looking for greater autonomy and career progression or a developing practitioner seeking quality supervision and opportunities to strengthen your clinical skills, this is an opportunity to grow your career in an environment that values both professional development and participant outcomes.

About the role:

As a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will work with NDIS participants, their families and support networks to understand behaviours of concern and develop practical, evidence-based strategies that enhance quality of life, independence and participation.

Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to develop individualised behaviour support approaches while receiving ongoing clinical guidance and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct functional behaviour assessments to identify the function and contributing factors of behaviours of concern.
• Develop Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans tailored to individual participant needs.
• Implement person-centred, evidence-based behaviour support strategies.
• Support participants to build skills, independence and meaningful participation in everyday life.
• Collaborate with families, carers, support workers, schools and other allied health professionals.
• Provide training, guidance and implementation support to participant support networks.
• Monitor participant progress, evaluate outcomes and review Behaviour Support Plans as required.
• Maintain accurate case notes, reports and NDIS documentation.
• Support the reduction and elimination of restrictive practices where applicable.
• Ensure practice aligns with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision, professional development and multidisciplinary case discussions.

Benefits:

• Clinical supervision and mentoring to build your confidence, strengthen your clinical skills and support your professional growth.
• A collaborative multidisciplinary team with opportunities to work alongside experienced allied health professionals.
• Administrative and client intake support so you can focus more of your time on participant care.
• A diverse NDIS caseload offering opportunities to work with participants across different ages, needs and backgrounds.
• Professional development opportunities to expand your knowledge and develop specialist areas of interest.
• Career progression pathways into senior practitioner, mentoring and leadership positions.
• Modern clinic environments and therapy resources to support effective service delivery.
• Opportunities to help shape a growing service and contribute ideas to the ongoing development of the Behaviour Support team.
• Ongoing learning and clinical collaboration in an environment that values reflective practice and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Education, Disability, Allied Health or another relevant discipline.
• Current suitability as an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner, or the ability to meet the applicable NDIS requirements.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support principles and functional behaviour assessment.
• An understanding of behaviours of concern, behaviour support planning and restrictive practices.
• Strong report-writing, analytical and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A person-centred, evidence-based and compassionate approach to supporting participants.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or eligibility to obtain one.
• A current Working With Children Check, where applicable.