Positive Behaviour Support - 2027 Graduate Program

Better Rehab; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Paid study leave

Travel reimbursement

Better Rewards Program

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation company in Australia is seeking Graduate Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners for their program starting in January 2027. The specialists will support clients aged 6 to 65 with complex care needs. The program offers full training, flexibility in work styles, and a supportive clinical environment. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and a genuine passion for participant care. The company promotes diversity and inclusivity in their hiring processes.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or Applied Behaviour Analysis.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required.
• Must obtain or already have NDIS, Working with Children, and Police Checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide support aligned to Behaviour Support Plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Build relationships and witness the impact of your work.

Skills

Passionate about participant care

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Join a Crew that Celebrates Wins Together and has Each Other’s Backs

We are seeking passionate Graduate Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners to join our industry‑leading Graduate Program kicking off January 2027 with roles available across Perth. You will be supported across all steps of your journey to develop your clinical expertise across the NDIS and the community.

As a Positive Behaviour Support specialist in our team, you will help participants from age 6 to 65, with a diverse caseload including complex care, intellectual disabilities, communication difficulties, mental health and behaviours of concern.

Day‑to‑day You Will

• Provide ongoing support and intervention aligned to prescribed Behaviour Support Plans as well as recommendations for plan amendments.
• Collaborate with providers, families and a committed MDT to develop innovative solutions for your clients.
• Build enduring relationships with clients and witness the lasting impact of your work.

What makes us Better?

For starters, we’re clinician‑led at every level, all the way to the top, so we know what it’s like being in the trenches of care. We’ve built the kind of workplace we always wished existed. Where we don’t just say we trust our clinicians – we show it. A community built by clinicians, for clinicians.

Our Values

• We Get Sh*t Done!
• We are People People
• Love What You Do
• Frankly, we Give a Damn
• We Value Ourselves

We Back You, Every Step of the Way

We’re committed to helping you grow as a clinician. Our program starts you off with a full week of graduate‑specific induction sessions, including a comprehensive introduction to community practice, the NDIS and life at Better Rehab.

• Support: You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who support you through challenges including a buddy from last year’s graduate cohort to answer questions and provide guidance.
• Supervision: Mentorship by a discipline‑specific 1:1 Supervisor to help you navigate all areas of working with Better Rehab, including your transition into full‑time work within your new office. They will also provide clinical support within the NDIS and your caseload.
• Ongoing Training: 6 months of dedicated induction, training and up‑skilling to set you up for the rest of the program and your future career.
• Study Leave: 4 full days paid study leave per calendar year.
• Resources: The works – laptop, phone + all of our sites have therapy and assessment resources ready to grab and go.

Freedom to Work Your Way

We’ve Created An Environment Where You Can Personalise Your Work Style And Schedule. Want To Split Your Time Between Online, In‑clinic And Community Work? We’re Here To Prioritise Whatever Makes You The Best Clinician You Can Be With.

• Better Flex Policy: Flexible hours and the opportunity to flex off when you’ve completed your client work!
• Clear KPIs: Realistic, achievable and sustainable monthly targets.
• Better Rewards Program: Earn bonus pay or extra leave, or redeem points for PD, gadgets and experiences!
• Paid Parental Leave: 8 weeks for the primary carer and 2 for the secondary carer.
• Travel Reimbursement: Work‑related travel paid monthly at 92c per KM under the NDIS Regulated Reimbursement category.
• National Opportunities across 30 Australian sites.

About You

We’re after clinicians with a genuine interest in supporting participants with Disability who get restless when they see room for improvement and aren’t afraid to speak up about it. Who have a fire in their belly about participant care and treat participant goals like personal missions, not just checkboxes on a form.

You Will Also Hold

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or Psychology, Counselling or Applied Behaviour Analysis with a graduation date in 2026 or January 2027.
• We will support you in securing your PBS Practitioner Suitability Letter as part of your onboarding.
• A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.
• An NDIS check, a Working with Children Check, and a Police Check (or willing to obtain).

Hit Apply Now and Kick off your Career with us

Commitment To Diversity: At Better Rehab, we embrace diversity, inclusivity and a fair recruitment process encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Learn more at www.betterrehab.com.au