Behaviour Support Practitioner Tamworth - Part Time

Challenge Community Services; Tamworth Regional Council; Vor Ort; AUD 79.000 - 96.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport access

Professional development budget

Safety and wellbeing support

Zusammenfassung

Challenge Community Services is seeking a passionate Behaviour Support Practitioner to support individuals with complex behaviours and develop Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs). The role focuses on improving quality of life and reducing restrictive practices through person-centered approaches.

The position offers part-time hours with potential for full-time consideration, flexible rosters, training opportunities, and a pro rata professional development budget.

Qualifikationen

• Develop, implement and review Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs).
• Experience with complex behaviours and disability support.
• Registered or eligible for BSP registration in NSW.

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement and review PBSPs for individuals with complex needs.
• Provide evidence-based strategies to support behaviours and reduce restrictive practices.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff, families and carers.
• Conduct functional behaviour assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Kenntnisse

PBSP development

Trauma-informed practice

Stakeholder engagement

Group facilitation

Training delivery

Communication

Team collaboration

Driver’s licence

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Part-time Permanent Entry to Intermediate

Posted 29 Sep 2026

Description

About the Role:

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our growing Allied Health team!

In this role, you will support individuals with complex needs and behaviours of concern by developing, implementing, and reviewing Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs). Your work will focus on improving quality of life, promoting independence, and reducing restrictive practices through evidence-based, person-centred approaches.

You will work across a diverse client group, providing therapeutic support, guidance, and training to individuals, families, carers, and support teams.

*** This position is advertised as part-time, with full-time employment also considered for the right candidate, depending on their suitability and availability.

• Competitive annual salary starting at $87,497 (base rate not inclusive of superannuation)
• Salary Packaging: Not-for-profit salary packaging available, including $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meal and entertainment benefits per FBT year. (if eligible)
• Flexible working arrangements across a fortnightly roster
• Option to purchase additional annual leave (eligibility applies)
• Fitness Passport access for you and your family
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• professional development budget allocated on pro rata basis.
• Safety and Wellbeing support via Sonder

Duties:

• Develop, implement, and review Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs)
• Provide evidence-based strategies to support individuals with complex behaviours
• Deliver training and guidance to staff, families, and carers
• Conduct functional behaviour assessments
• Support reduction and elimination of restrictive practices
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, or a related field
• Current Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP) registration, or demonstrated eligibility to obtain registration.
• Experience developing and implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with disability, mental health, or complex behavioural needs
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Current Driver’s Licence, Working With Children Check, NSW NDIS Worker Screening Check, and National Police Check.
• Experience within the Out of Home Care sector
• Experience working in Mental Health settings
• Experience providing behaviour support supervision
• Strong group facilitation and training skills

About Us:

Since 1958, Challenge Community Services has been supporting people, strengthening communities and creating opportunities across regional New South Wales and South East Queensland.

We provide disability services, foster care, allied health and social enterprise opportunities that empower people to live their best lives.

Our work is driven by a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to belong, grow and thrive. Every role at Challenge Community Services contributes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we support.

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Anne Randall

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.

Company Overview

At Challenge Community Services, we're committed to creating opportunities, strengthening communities and supporting people to live their best lives across regional New South Wales and South East Queensland. Through disability services, foster care, allied health and social enterprise, we help individuals and families achieve meaningful outcomes. Our culture is built on genuine care, mutual respect and a shared belief that working together creates lasting impact.