NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner | Hybrid Field Role

For You For Life; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

For You For Life seeks a Behaviour Support Practitioner in Melbourne, VIC, delivering evidence‑based support in a hybrid role with community visits and remote work. You will conduct functional behaviour assessments, develop and review Behaviour Support Plans, and implement strategies that reduce restrictive practices while enhancing quality of life.

You will collaborate with participants, families, support coordinators and other professionals, ensuring adherence to NDIS requirements and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in positive behaviour support, including functional behaviour assessment, development and implementation of Behaviour Support Plans, and reduction of restrictive practices.
• Minimum one year experience as a behaviour support practitioner.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to coach families, support workers and other professionals.
• High level of professional writing and documentation skills, including clear report writing, goal setting and progress recording aligned with NDIS requirements.
• Solid understanding of the NDIS framework, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements, and relevant legislation and practice standards.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively, work autonomously in a hybrid environment, and use digital tools for scheduling, notes and remote collaboration.
• Current driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle for community visits, and appropriate professional registrations or clearances as required (e.g., NDIS Worker Screening).
• Commitment

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behaviour assessments.
• Develop and review Behaviour Support Plans.
• Implement strategies that reduce restrictive practices and enhance quality of life.
• Collaborate with participants, families, support coordinators and other stakeholders to understand needs and monitor progress.

Skills

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Caseload management

Positive behaviour support

NDIS compliance knowledge

Hybrid work collaboration

Driver's license & vehicle

Documentation & reporting

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or related discipline

Job description

For You For Life seeks a Behaviour Support Practitioner in Melbourne, VIC, delivering evidence‑based support in a hybrid role with community visits and remote work. You will conduct functional behaviour assessments, develop and review Behaviour Support Plans, and implement strategies that reduce restrictive practices while enhancing quality of life.

You will collaborate with participants, families, support coordinators and other professionals, ensuring adherence to NDIS requirements and