Behaviour Support Practitioner - Proficient & Advanced

Hunter Primary Care Jobs; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging up to $15, ,

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate gym membership

Job summary

Hunter Primary Care is seeking passionate registered Behaviour Support Practitioners to join our growing team in Newcastle, NSW. Full-time and/or part-time opportunities exist for Proficient and/or Advanced practitioners to deliver Positive Behaviour Support Plans and collaborate with NDIS participants and their networks.

You will conduct risk and functional assessments, promote person-centred and trauma-informed practice, contribute to governance, and provide training and supervision.

Qualifications

• Allied health degree from a relevant field.
• NDIS Practitioner Registration at Proficient level or higher.
• Strong person-centered and trauma-informed care approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored Positive Behaviour Support Plans with NDIS participants.
• Conduct risk and functional behaviour assessments.
• Promote evidence-informed, person-centred approaches.
• Contribute to the reduction of restrictive practices.
• Provide training and supervision to support teams.
• Support service development through quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead complex case reviews and supervise junior staff (Advanced Practitioners).

Skills

Positive Behaviour Support

Person-centered practice

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Clinical documentation

Data analysis

Independent and team work

Education

Allied health degree

NDIS Practitioner Registration (Proficient)

Job description

Be yourself, because together we make a difference.

At Hunter Primary Care we recogniseyou, we respect who you are and what your individuality, skills, experience and talents can bring to the team. It’s your journey, Grow with us!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Exciting full-time and/or part-time opportunities exist forpassionate and skilled registered Proficient and/or Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioners to join our growing team.

DUTIES

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner at HPC, you’ll:

• Partner with NDIS participants and their networks to deliver tailored Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs)
• Conduct risk and functional behaviour assessments
• Promote evidence-informed, person-centred, and trauma-informed approaches
• Contribute to the reduction of restrictive practices in line with NDIS requirements
• Provide training, coaching, and support to informal and formal support teams
• Support service development through quality improvement initiatives

Advanced practitioners will also:

• Lead complex case reviews and interdisciplinary assessments
• Provide supervision and mentorship to Core and Proficient practitioners
• Contribute to clinical governance and peer supervision frameworks

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant allied health field (e.g., Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Behavioural Science, Psychology).
• Registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as a Behaviour Support Practitioner - Proficient Practitioner or above.
• High level understanding of person-centered practice and experience in positive behaviour support.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and their support networks.
• Experience in delivering training and support to individuals and groups.
• Proven ability to develop and implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Deep understanding of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Framework and Restrictive Practices legislation and experience working with NDIS service providers.
• Experience working with people with complex behaviours and disability
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
• High proficiency in clinical documentation and data analysis
• Evidence of a Suitability letter from NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission confirming Practitioner Identification Number

WHY JOIN US?

At HPC, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and support services. You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

As a not-for-profit organisation we offer:

• Generous salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate gym membership

Applications for this role will be reviewed as they are received; we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found.

We encourage people with lived experience of diversity to apply, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.

HPC is committed to an inclusive workplace. If you require assistance to submit your application, please contact us on 02 4925 2*** or at **@hunterprimarycare.com.au.