Disability Support Practitioner

Narooma; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing

Mobile phone

Laptop

Vehicle options

Professional development

Flexible working

Job summary

Everyday Independence is seeking experienced Behaviour Support Practitioners to deliver life-changing therapy to NDIS participants across home and community settings. You will manage your own caseload, tailoring it to paediatric, adult, and aged care populations, with strong clinical support and supervision.

The role emphasizes autonomous practice within a supportive team, access to admin support, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner registration Core, Proficient or Advanced.
• Experience developing and implementing Behaviour Support Plans per NDIS requirements.
• Experience working with participants with complex behaviours and various disabilities.
• Strong understanding of restrictive practices and positive behaviour support principles.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage your own caseload.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with participants and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality behaviour support services in homes and community settings.
• Manage your own caseload across paediatric, adult and aged care populations.
• Receive regular supervision and access to discipline managers and local colleagues.
• Coordinate with administration for referrals and scheduling.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to address challenges.
• Attend weekly team meetings and engage with the Therapy Mentor.

Skills

NDIS registration

Behaviour Support Plans

Complex behaviours

Autonomous caseload

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Tertiary qualification preferred

Job description

Job Description

On Offer:

• Competitive salary: $85-130k + super
• Flexible caseloads, with the opportunity to work across paediatric and adult populations.
• Flexible working arrangements with a combination of community-based work, working from home and access to office spaces.
• Structured clinical supervision tailored to your registration level.
• Regular team catch-ups, including weekly team lunches and opportunities to connect with colleagues across regions.
• Quarterly salary reviews, with an opportunity to increase remuneration through a performance-based pay matrix.
• Novated leasing options.
• Strong administrative support to assist with referral coordination, systems and scheduling.
• Opportunities for professional development, clinical leadership and career progression.

The Role:

An established and growing mobile allied health provider is seeking Behaviour Support Practitioners to join its expanding team across NSW and Queensland.

With a strong history in allied health, the organisation has grown its services to support participants across both the NDIS and Aged Care sectors, working with children and adults with a range of disabilities and support needs.

You will manage your own caseload, delivering high-quality behaviour support services to participants in their homes and the community. Caseloads can be tailored to suit your clinical interests and experience, with opportunities to work across paediatric, adult and aged care populations.

The organisation places a strong emphasis on clinical support and practitioner development. You will receive regular supervision based on your registration level, alongside ongoing access to discipline managers and local colleagues. While the management team is based in the Illawarra, there is a strong focus on ensuring practitioners have access to local support, with regular virtual check-ins and opportunities to connect with the wider team.

You will have the autonomy to manage your workload and clinical responsibilities, supported by dedicated administration staff who assist with initial referral coordination, systems and ongoing operational support.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualification is preferred but not essential where equivalent experience and transferable skills can be demonstrated.
• Current NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner registration Core, Proficient or Advanced
• Experience developing and implementing Behaviour Support Plans in line with NDIS requirements.
• Experience working with participants with complex behaviours and a range of disabilities, including psychosocial disabilities.
• Strong understanding of restrictive practices, positive behaviour support principles and relevant NDIS legislation.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage your own caseload and take initiative in finding solutions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with participants, families and other stakeholders.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel within your designated region.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain these.

Job title – Behaviour Support Practitioner
Location – Parramatta
Employment Type – Full time, Part time (4 days per week) or 9-day fortnight
Salary – $80,104.00 - $93,120.80 per annum (inclusive of annual leave loading) + superannuation + vehicle options + mobile + laptop + options to boost salary up to $10,000
Supervision and Support – from supervisors, team leaders and peers
Professional Development – PD leave and allowance
Formal learning opportunities available through registered training organisations and universities

About Everyday Independence

With over 40 hubs across Australia, Everyday Independence is committed to changing the game for people with disabilities. Working in the social model, our united team of talented change makers is on a mission to make inclusion possible for all Australians.

As one of the Australia’s largest therapy providers, Everyday Independence is growing with confidence and welcoming passionate, purpose driven practitioners who want to make a real impact. At Everyday Independence, you’ll find job stability, structured mentoring and supervision, continuous learning and professional development, career pathways and a values-driven culture.

About The Role

We are looking for experienced Behaviour Support Practitioners to provide life‑changing therapy to NDIS participants. As a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Everyday Independence, no two days will be the same. If you were here last week, these are some of the things you may have done:

• Working in the social model means you’ll work in diverse settings; from homes and schools to playgrounds, workplaces, and community centres
• Utilizing assessment and intervention skills to support participants in achieving their goals and maximizing NDIS funding
• Building meaningful relationships with the participants and their supports (family, carers, friends)
• Developing and implementing Behaviour Support Plans with function‑based strategies, utilising positive behaviour support framework
• Conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA)
• Collaborating within interdisciplinary teams to address complex behavioural challenges
• Attend weekly team meetings in the Hub; sharing stories of impact, coffee and laughs
• You’ll tap into the knowledge and support of your Team Leader and dedicated Therapy Mentor