Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner (Clinical Lead)

Progress FNQ Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Administrative support

Operational support

Referral pathways

Professional autonomy and service-ops

Professional development

Job summary

Progress FNQ Pty Ltd in Cairns, QLD, is building a new Positive Behaviour Support division. The Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner will establish and lead the PBS service, mentoring practitioners and delivering evidence-based supports to NDIS participants across Far North Queensland.

The role offers hybrid arrangements, flexible engagement options, and a revenue-share earning model with opportunities to influence service design and growth.

Qualifications

• Proficient/Advanced/Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner per NDIS Commission.
• Allied health degree as listed; relevant registration or credentialing.
• Experience developing and implementing Behaviour Support Plans.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance required.
• Blue Card/Working with Children Check required.
• First Aid and CPR certificates current.
• Australian Driver Licence required.
• Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance if contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and establish the PBS division within Progress FNQ.
• Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments and develop PBS plans.
• Provide interventions aligned with NDIS requirements.
• Reduce restrictive practices using evidence-based approaches.
• Deliver training and capacity building to families and staff.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to Practitioners.
• Contribute to governance, systems and clinical procedures.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Assessment skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Mentoring

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Allied health qualification (Psychology, OT, SW, SLP, Counselling, Nursing, Education or related)

Job description

Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner (Clinical Lead)

Build and Lead a New Positive Behaviour Support Division in Far North Queensland

Location: Cairns, QLD (Hybrid and Flexible Arrangements Available)
Engagement: Contractor or Employment Options Available
Remuneration: Attractive Revenue Share Arrangement (Negotiable Based on Experience)

About Progress FNQ

Progress FNQ is a dedicated, locally owned NDIS provider that has proudly supported people with disability across Far North Queensland for over six years.

We support people living with permanent and significant disabilities who are participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Our reputation has been built on delivering high-quality supports and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with participants, families, support coordinators, allied health professionals, guardians, and key stakeholders.

As an organisation, we are guided by an experienced leadership team and a highly committed workforce that is passionate about empowering people to achieve their goals, increase independence, and live meaningful lives.

Following our recent approval as a registered NDIS Behaviour Support provider, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner to establish and lead our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) division.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to join an established organisation and play a key role in building a high-quality Behaviour Support service from the ground up.

You will work alongside our leadership team to develop the clinical framework, mentor future practitioners, and deliver evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support services to participants across Far North Queensland.

As the Clinical Lead, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the service while building a team of Behaviour Support Practitioners under your leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments
• Develop and review Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Provide behaviour support interventions aligned with NDIS requirements
• Reduce and eliminate restrictive practices through evidence-based approaches
• Deliver training and capacity building to families, support workers and stakeholders
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to Behaviour Support Practitioners
• Support quality assurance and clinical governance activities
• Assist in developing systems, templates and clinical procedures
• Ensure compliance with NDIS Commission Behaviour Support requirements

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a practitioner who:

• Is passionate about improving the quality of life of people with disability
• Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
• Has experience supporting participants with complex behaviours and presentations
• Is confident working independently and collaboratively
• Enjoys mentoring and developing other practitioners
• Has excellent report writing and communication skills
• Is committed to person-centred and evidence-based practice
• Understands the NDIS Behaviour Support framework and legislation

Applicants must:

• Be considered a Proficient, Advanced or Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner under the NDIS Commission framework
• Hold an allied health qualification in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Counselling, Nursing, Education or a related discipline
• Have experience developing and implementing Behaviour Support Plans
• Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Hold a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Hold Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Hold a current Australian Driver Licence
• Have Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance (if contracting)

Highly Regarded

• Experience across Supported Independent Living (SIL) environments
• Knowledge of restrictive practice authorisation processes
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Experience working in regional and remote settings
• Existing relationships with support coordinators and allied health networks

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead and grow a newly established PBS division
• Administrative and operational support
• Established referral pathways through Progress FNQ's existing services
• Professional autonomy and influence over service design
• Ongoing investment in professional development
• Opportunity to build and mentor your own clinical team
• Attractive revenue-sharing model with significant earning potential

Why Join Progress FNQ?

This is more than a Behaviour Support role.

This is an opportunity to help build a centre of excellence for Positive Behaviour Support in Far North Queensland.

You'll join an organisation with a proven track record, strong community relationships, a commitment to quality, and a genuine passion for improving the lives of people living with disability.

If you are an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner looking for the opportunity to lead, influence and create lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.