Behaviour Support Practitioner - Mackay

Community Solutions; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Salary packaging

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Health discounts

Job summary

Community Solutions is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioner to work with individuals, families and support networks to implement Positive Behaviour Support plans that promote safety, choice and independence. You’ll assessbehaviour and develop evidence-based strategies, and contribute to PBS planning and service delivery in diverse settings.

You will collaborate with families, support workers and allied health professionals, build team capacity through coaching, and help providers

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Developmental Education or related field.
• Registration preferably as a Core Practitioner.
• Experience developing and implementing PBS plans in complex settings.
• Strong communications skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Strong IT, admin and organisation skills as you will be working with billable time.
• A valid driver's licence and willingness to drive, and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behaviour assessments and develop evidence-based strategies.
• Complete Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support plans.
• Collaborate with families, support workers, and allied health professionals.
• Build the capacity of support teams through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Driving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Developmental Education or related field

Job description

• Realistic and achievable billing targets
• Salary starting from $99,294 p.a + super + salary packaging

About Us

As a trusted provider of clinical services including psychology and behaviour support, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.Right now,we’relooking for a compassionate and skilledBehaviour Support Practitionerto join our dedicated team - someone who can make a real and lasting difference every day.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team who genuinely care.
• Access professional development, clinical supervision, and ongoing support.
• Enjoy hybrid working arrangements and the support of a cohesive team
• Make meaningful impact in the lives of people, their families, and communities.

About the Role

As aBehaviour Support Practitioner,you’llwork with individuals, their families, and support networks to develop and support providers to implementPositive Behaviour Support (PBS) plansthat promote safety, choice, and independence.You’lluse your clinicalexpertiseto:

• Conduct functional behaviour assessments and develop evidence-based strategies.
• Complete Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support plans
• Collaborate with families, support workers, and allied health professionals.
• Build the capacity of support teams through coaching and mentoring.

About You

You’re an empathetic professional who thrives on helping others reach their potential.

You bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Developmental Educationor related field.
• Registration preferably as a Core Practitioner.
• Experience developing and implementing PBS plans in complex settings.
• Strong communicationskills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Strong IT, adminand organisation skills as you will be working with billable time.
• A valid driver's licence and willingness to drive, and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to obtain)

Benefits and Perks

• Package up to$15,900of your annual salary tax free, and additional$2,650for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Use your pre-tax income to purchase a new or used car, saving on both the purchase price and running costs.
• Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurances, Select Kia Vehicles, and appliances.
• Supportive Induction and Learning Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Reward and Recognition Program.

Community Solutions encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.