Entry-Level Behaviour Support Practitioner: Career Move

The Inclusive Team; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inclusive Team on the NSW Central Coast is seeking an Entry Level / Career Transition Behaviour Support Practitioner. This role is ideal for someone transitioning into Positive Behaviour Support with a relevant background and a passion for supporting people with disability.

You will work one-on-one with participants, develop practical strategies, and receive structured training and ongoing supervision to build skills in behaviour support planning and cross‑agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as Psychology, Education, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Behavioural Science, or related discipline.
• Experience working with or supporting people with disability.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written communication for professional documentation.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage own workload.
• Open to feedback and keen to learn.
• Enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive team.
• Holds a current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Holds or willing to obtain the required NDIS worker screening checks.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with participants to understand behaviour and develop practical strategies.
• Develop and contribute to functional behaviour assessments and Behaviour Support Plans.
• Conduct participant observations, interviews and gather information.
• Provide education and training to support teams and families.
• Complete reports, documentation and case notes.
• Travel across the NSW Central Coast to service participants.
• Engage with SIL providers, schools and other professionals.
• Report writing and administration from home as needed.

Skills

Communication

Disability experience

Documentation

Independent working

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field

Job description

The Inclusive Team on the NSW Central Coast is seeking an Entry Level / Career Transition Behaviour Support Practitioner. This role is ideal for someone transitioning into Positive Behaviour Support with a relevant background and a passion for supporting people with disability.

You will work one-on-one with participants, develop practical strategies, and receive structured training and ongoing supervision to build skills in behaviour support planning and cross‑agency collaboration.