Behaviour Support Practitioner- Preston

Community Solutions; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Pre-tax car salary packaging

Health insurance discounts

EAP and development programs

Supportive induction and learning

Reward and recognition program

Job summary

Community Solutions in Preston, VIC, is seeking a compassionate Behaviour Support Practitioner to develop and support Positive Behaviour Support plans that promote safety, choice and independence. You will assess behaviours, collaborate with families and professionals, and coach teams to implement evidence-based strategies.

Rigid qualifications include a tertiary degree in a related field and registration, with strong IT and admin skills to manage billable time.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or related field.
• Registration preferably as a Core Practitioner.
• Experience developing PBS plans in complex settings.
• Excellent communication, IT and organisation skills.

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

Strong communication skills

IT & admin organisation

Relationship building

Education

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

Job description

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

• Permanent full-time position in Preston
• 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're looking for a compassionate and skilled Behaviour Support Practitioner to 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 a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you'll work with individuals, their families, and support networks to develop and support providers to implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans that promote safety, choice, and independence. You'll use your clinical expertise to:

• 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 Education or related field.
• Registration preferably as a Core Practitioner.
• Experience developing and implementing PBS plans in complex settings.
• Strong communication 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)

Benefits And Perks

• Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free, and additional $2,650 for 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.