Behaviour Support Practitioner subcontractor

M8 Support; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private practice infrastructure

Group supervision and peer support

Professional development and training

Marketing and brand growth support

Job summary

M8 Support is expanding its allied health team in Newcastle, NSW, offering a hybrid role for Behaviour Support Practitioners. You will deliver person-centred behaviour support, conduct assessments, and collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to promote safe, empowering environments.

Join a growing local community focused on capacity building, professional development, and ongoing supervision. The role supports flexible caseloads and remote work where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Experience in behaviour support and evidence-based interventions.
• Skills in assessment, data collection, and developing person-centred behaviour support plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families, support workers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage caseloads with accurate documentation and ethical standards.
• Understanding of NDIS practice standards and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred behaviour support services.
• Conduct functional behaviour assessments and develop plans.
• Implement and monitor positive behaviour support plans.
• Collaborate with participants, families, support workers and professionals.
• Provide training and coaching to support teams; monitor outcomes.
• Maintain documentation and comply with quality and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Behaviour support

Data collection

Report writing

Communication

Caseload management

Education

Tertiary qualification in psychology

Disability studies / related field

Tools

Documentation systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Are you an allied health practitioner who likes the idea of private practice, but not everything that comes with running one?

At M8 Support, we're building a team where practitioners can focus on what they do best: supporting people and delivering great clinical work.

We provide the infrastructure around you.

Keep 65% of your billings

Increase to 70% when you bill more than 20 hours per fortnight

Professional office and consulting space

Support building your caseload and connecting with clients

Group supervision and peer support

Internal training and professional development

Support keeping up with NDIS changes and requirements

Marketing, referral relationships and growing brand awareness

A growing local team and professional community

Private practice shouldn't have to mean practising alone.

At M8, you bring the expertise. We bring the platform.

We're interested in hearing from Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Behaviour Support Practitioners and other allied health professionals looking for a different way to practise.

Whether you're looking to build a full caseload or start with a day or two each week, we'd love to have a conversation.

Interested? Send us a message or get in touch with M8 Support.

Company Description

M8 Support is a Greater Newcastle-based allied health provider dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to grow their independence and participate fully in their communities. The organization focuses on building capacity for employment and further education through tailored, person-centered supports. M8 Support celebrates the individuality of every person served and recognizes that each journey is unique. The team is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care and walking alongside participants at every stage. Joining M8 Support means contributing to an inclusive environment that values uniqueness and supports people to unlock their potential.

Role Description

The Behaviour Support Practitioner is responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centered behaviour support services to people with disabilities. This is a hybrid role based in Newcastle, NSW, with a combination of community visits, office-based work, and some work-from-home flexibility. Day-to-day tasks include conducting functional behaviour assessments, developing and implementing positive behaviour support plans, and collaborating with participants, families, support workers, and other professionals to promote safe, respectful and empowering environments. The practitioner will provide training and coaching to support teams, monitor outcomes, and adjust plans based on ongoing data and feedback. Documentation, compliance with relevant quality and safeguarding standards (including NDIS requirements), and active contribution to a supportive multidisciplinary team are key aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge and experience in behaviour support, positive behaviour support frameworks, and evidence-based interventions for people with disabilities.
• Skills in assessment, data collection, report writing, and developing individualized behaviour support plans.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and coaching skills to work effectively with participants, families, support workers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage caseloads, prioritize tasks, maintain accurate documentation, and uphold professional and ethical standards.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech pathology, disability studies, or related allied health field (or working towards such qualifications).
• Understanding of NDIS practice standards, safeguarding principles, and person-centered, trauma-informed approaches.
• Capacity to work in community settings and remotely, including reliable transport for local travel within the Greater Newcastle region.
• Commitment to inclusive practice, cultural safety, and ongoing professional development in disability and behaviour support.

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