Behavioural Support Worker

The GEO Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Role diversity

Professional registration support

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Staff gym

Subsidised meals

Fitness Passport

REACH Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

VCEA membership

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking dedicated professionals in Melbourne to provide direct support to individuals with complex needs in a secure and supportive environment. This role emphasizes trauma-informed care and person-centred delivery within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications or be studying toward them, with strong communication and autonomous caseload management skills.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Disability, Mental Health, Community Services, or related field (or currently studying toward qualification).
• Direct support experience with people with complex needs (disability, mental health, aged care, youth, or community services).
• Understanding of the impact of trauma and disability on behaviour, with ability to identify positive behaviour strategies based on individual needs.
• Experience developing, implementing and adjusting positive behaviour support plans for individuals with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a solutions-focused approach.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and a person-centred approach to service delivery.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage a varied caseload effectively, and contribute reliably within a multidisciplinary environment.
• A qualification in psychology, social work, counselling, behavioural therapy or related discipline

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Autonomy

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Education

Certificate IV in Disability or related field

Qualification in psychology, social work, counselling, behavioural therapy or related discipline

Job description

• Certificate IV in Disability, Mental Health, Community Services, or a related field (or equivalent experience); OR currently studying toward a relevant qualification
• Demonstrated experience providing direct support to people with complex needs (disability, mental health, aged care, youth, or community services)
• Understanding of the impact of trauma and/or disability on behaviour, with the ability to identify appropriate positive behaviour strategies based on individual needs.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and adjusting positive behaviour support plans for individuals with complex needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a solutions-focused approach
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and a person-centred approach to service delivery
• Ability to work autonomously, manage a varied caseload effectively, and contribute reliably within a multidisciplinary environment.
• A qualification in psychology, social work, counselling, behavioural therapy or related discipline

About the Benefits

Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO, include but are not limited to:

• Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
• Support with Professional Registration costs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and rewards scheme
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff gym
• Subsidised meals
• Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1500 fitness facilities across Australia.
• REACH Program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)
• VCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association)