Neuroaffirming Behaviour Support Practitioner

Forming Connections; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Remote work

Clinical supervision

Neuroaffirming workplace

Autonomy

Supportive team

Sustainable practice

Job summary

Forming Connections is seeking a compassionate Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our Queensland team, with Brisbane or Gold Coast locations.

You will conduct assessments, develop rights-based Positive Behaviour Support Plans, and work with families, schools, and professionals to support neurodivergent people in home and community settings.

Flexible, remote-friendly work, reflective supervision, and a supportive, neuro-affirming team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Education or Counselling.
• Experience with autistic people, ADHD or complex support needs is desirable.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, rights-based practice and neurodiversity-affirming outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behaviour assessments to understand underlying functions and environmental factors.
• Develop and implement neuro-affirming Positive Behaviour Support Plans tailored to individual needs.
• Support clients to develop emotional regulation, communication, and self-advocacy skills.
• Collaborate with families, schools, carers and professionals to promote safety, connection, and autonomy.
• Provide education, coaching and training to families and disability support teams.
• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation aligned with NDIS requirements.

Skills

Neurodiversity-affirming

Trauma-informed

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous work

Strong communication

Education

Psychology

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Speech Pathology

Education

Counselling

Tools

NDIS knowledge

Job description

Behaviour Support Practitioner - Brisbane or Gold Coast

Behaviour Support Practitioner – Brisbane or Gold Coast

Work from Home | Flexible Working Arrangements | Supportive Clinical Team | Neuro-Affirming Practice

About Forming Connections

Forming Connections is a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed NDIS provider specialising in supporting autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent children, young people, and adults.

We are passionate about providing individualised, strengths-based support that celebrates neurodiversity, respects autonomy, and improves quality of life. Our approach moves beyond traditional behaviour management, focusing instead on understanding individual experiences, recognising unmet needs, supporting emotional and sensory regulation, and creating environments where people can thrive.

We are committed to building meaningful relationships, strengthening the systems around people, and supporting practitioners to do their best work - without burning out.

Our team values flexibility, ethical practice, reflective supervision, and a genuine commitment to neurodiversity-affirming Positive Behaviour Support.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate, person-centred, and clinically minded Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our growing Queensland team.

This opportunity is particularly suited to practitioners who have an interest in, or experience working with, autistic people, people with ADHD, and individuals with other neurodevelopmental differences, including those with complex support needs, co-occurring intellectual disability, and mental health challenges.

You will work collaboratively with children, adults, families, carers, schools, Support Coordinators, and other professionals to understand behaviours within the context of each person's neurotype, communication, sensory experiences, relationships, and environment.

We recognise that behaviours of concern often reflect unmet needs, distress, communication differences, or difficulty navigating environments not designed to accommodate neurodivergent ways of experiencing the world.

Our practitioners are encouraged to look beyond behaviour itself and focus on connection, felt safety, autonomy, emotional regulation, and meaningful participation in everyday life.

About the Role

• Conduct comprehensive functional behaviour assessments that explore the underlying functions of behaviours, communication differences, sensory needs, environmental factors, and unmet support needs.
• Develop and implement evidence-based, rights-focused, neuro-affirming Positive Behaviour Support Plans tailored to each person's needs, strengths, goals, and circumstances.
• Support autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent children and adults to develop emotional regulation, communication, self-advocacy, and everyday living skills.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, educators, and support teams to develop practical strategies that promote safety, connection, predictability, and autonomy.
• Provide education, coaching, and training to families, schools, disability support workers, and other stakeholders.
• Apply trauma-informed, low-arousal, and collaborative approaches that prioritise understanding distress over compliance-based behaviour management.
• Identify opportunities to reduce and eliminate restrictive practices through proactive environmental adjustments, skills development, and capacity building.
• Monitor outcomes and review support plans to ensure strategies remain meaningful, effective, and responsive to the person's changing needs.
• Collaborate with psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, educators, and other professionals to provide coordinated support.
• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and reports consistent with NDIS requirements and professional standards.
• Participate in regular reflective clinical supervision, professional development, and team collaboration.
• Work autonomously from home and in the community while remaining connected to an experienced and supportive clinical team.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from practitioners who share our commitment to neurodiversity-affirming and rights-based practice.

Essential or highly desirable attributes:

• Recognition as a Suitable Behaviour Support Practitioner at Core, Proficient, or Advanced level is highly desirable.
• Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Education, Counselling, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting autistic people, people with ADHD, intellectual disability, psychosocial disability, or complex support needs.
• An understanding of neurodiversity-affirming practice and the importance of respecting individual differences in communication, sensory processing, regulation, and social interaction.
• Ability to develop clear, practical, respectful, and high-quality behaviour support plans and reports.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred, and evidence-based practice.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills when working with children, adults, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage a flexible caseload, and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Willingness to engage in reflective supervision, ongoing professional learning, and collaborative clinical discussions.

We would particularly love to hear from practitioners who:

• Have experience working with neurodivergent children, adolescents, and/or adults.
• Are passionate about supporting people with complex presentations, including co-occurring autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, anxiety, trauma, and mental health conditions.
• Recognise that behaviour is communication and that meaningful change often begins with adapting environments and strengthening relationships.
• Value collaborative problem-solving, autonomy, sensory-informed approaches, and reducing demands that contribute to distress.
• Want to practise Positive Behaviour Support in a way that genuinely respects neurodivergent identity and lived experience.

Why Join Forming Connections?

At Forming Connections, we believe that providing high-quality support starts with looking after the practitioners delivering it.

We aim to create a workplace where clinicians feel trusted, connected, professionally supported, and empowered to practise in ways that align with their values.

You'll benefit from:

• Flexible working arrangements: Work from home with community-based appointments and the opportunity to structure your working week around your professional and personal commitments.
• Experienced clinical supervision: Access guidance and reflective supervision from an Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner with a strong focus on clinical reasoning, ethical decision-making, and professional growth.
• A neuro-affirming workplace: Join an organisation where neurodiversity-affirming principles are embedded in both participant support and our approach to working with colleagues.
• Meaningful, relationship-based work: Develop ongoing therapeutic relationships and help create lasting improvements in the lives of children, adults, and their support networks.
• Professional autonomy: Have your clinical judgement respected while receiving the support and collaboration needed to manage complex presentations.
• A supportive team culture: Work alongside practitioners who value curiosity, compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Sustainable practice: Be part of an organisation that recognises the importance of manageable workloads, reflective practice, professional boundaries, and practitioner wellbeing.

Ready to Apply?

Whether you're an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner or a developing clinician looking to strengthen your practice within a supportive, neuro-affirming team, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in Positive Behaviour Support, your experience in supporting neurodivergent people, and why Forming Connections aligns with your professional values.

Forming Connections is an inclusive employer. We strongly encourage applications from neurodivergent practitioners, people with lived experience of disability, and individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

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