Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Community Living Options; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working

Salary packaging

EAP

Job summary

Community Living Options in Adelaide is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our clinical team in Edwardstown. You will develop and implement evidence-based behaviour support plans, assess functional behaviours, and coach frontline teams to apply skills in everyday settings.

You will work closely with participants, families and providers, ensuring person-centred services and ongoing professional development within a supportive culture that values outcomes and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Recognition as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner under the NDIS PBS Capability Framework.
• Experience developing and implementing Behaviour Support Plans.
• Experience conducting functional behavioural assessments and behavioural analysis.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing abilities.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional behaviour assessments and behavioural analysis.
• Develop, implement, and review evidence-based Behaviour Support Plans.
• Deliver individualised positive behaviour support and skill-building interventions.
• Provide coaching, training, and implementation support to frontline teams.
• Collaborate with participants, families, guardians, providers, and allied health professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support the identification, reduction, and elimination of restrictive practices in line with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements.
• Monitor, analyse, and interpret behavioural data to inform clinical decision-making.
• Contribute to innovative clinical initiatives, service improvement activities, and quality assurance processes.
• Facilitate participant engagement and feedback to ensure services remain person-centred and responsive.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Report writing

Education

Developmental Education

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Psychology

Health Sciences

Disability Studies

Human Services

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality Positive Behaviour Support that creates genuine and lasting improvements in people's lives?Community Living Options (CLO) is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our highly regarded Clinical Team based at our Edwardstown office.At CLO, Positive Behaviour Support is more than compliance. We are committed to a human rights-based, evidence-informed approach that prioritises quality of life, meaningful participation, and long-term positive outcomes. Our practitioners are supported to spend valuable time with participants, families, and support teams, ensuring PBS is embedded into everyday life and not driven solely by billable targets.This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative clinical team where professional development, clinical excellence, and innovation are highly valued.About Community Living OptionsCommunity Living Options is a leading NDIS registered disability service provider with specialist expertise in supporting people with complex disability, mental health, and forensic support needs.Our mission is to promote great opportunities and a great life for the people we support. We believe in empowering individuals to achieve their goals, exercise choice and control, and live as independently as possible within their communities.About the RoleAs a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will work closely with participants, families, support teams, and other stakeholders to develop and implement meaningful, evidence-based behaviour support strategies that enhance quality of life and reduce the need for restrictive practices.Working within a small, experienced and highly collaborative PBS team, you will have access to regular supervision, mentoring, professional development opportunities, and a structured pathway for career progressionn.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive functional behaviour assessments and behavioural analysis.Develop, implement, and review evidence-based Behaviour Support Plans.Deliver individualised positive behaviour support and skill-building interventions.Provide coaching, training, and implementation support to frontline teams.Collaborate with participants, families, guardians, providers, and allied health professionals to achieve positive outcomes.Support the identification, reduction, and elimination of restrictive practices in line with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements.Monitor, analyse, and interpret behavioural data to inform clinical decision-making.Contribute to innovative clinical initiatives, service improvement activities, and quality assurance processes.Facilitate participant engagement and feedback to ensure services remain person-centred and responsive.What You'll BringWe're looking for a practitioner who is passionate about improving quality of life outcomes and committed to person-centred, rights-based practice.Essential RequirementsRecognition as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner under the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.Experience developing and implementing Behaviour Support Plans.Experience conducting functional behavioural assessments and behavioural analysis.Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.Excellent written communication and report-writing abilities.A collaborative and proactive approach to practice.Current Driver's Licence.NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.QualificationsTertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as:Developmental EducationSocial WorkOccupational TherapyPsychologyHealth SciencesDisability StudiesHuman ServicesOr a related fieldHighly RegardedExperience supporting people with complex disability, mental health, forensic presentations, or multiple support needs.Experience working within multidisciplinary environments.Knowledge of contemporary Positive Behaviour Support practice and restrictive practice reduction strategies.Why Join CLO?Our PBS service is intentionally designed around quality outcomes rather than high-volume service delivery. Practitioners are supported to spend meaningful time understanding participants and providing hands-on implementation support to those around them.Professional Development and Clinical ExcellenceYou'll benefit from:Individualised professional development budgets.Structured career progression pathways.Regular clinical supervision and mentoring.External quality benchmarking through Behaviour Intervention Plan (BIP) assessments.Independent inter-rater reliability reviews of Behaviour Support Plans.Access to a comprehensive range of clinical assessment tools.Opportunities to collaborate on clinical projects and initiatives with university partners.At CLO, you'll join a team that genuinely enjoys working together.You can expect:A small and highly supportive PBS team.Fortnightly clinical meetings and case discussions.Team-building and collaborative problem-solving opportunities.Strong administrative support to minimise non-billable workload.Access to well-equipped training and meeting spaces.A culture that values innovation, professional growth, and continuous improvement.Employee BenefitsSalary packaging up to $15,899 tax-free.Flexible working arrangements and genuine work-life balance.Fleet vehicles available for work-related travel.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Access to modern technology and resources.Established policies, systems, and procedures to support your success.Achievable caseloads focused on quality, not quantity.A Workplace Where People ThriveOur most recent organisational culture survey demonstrated exceptional staff satisfaction, including:Career development opportunitiesOngoing training and professional growthRecognition and appreciationAccess to workplace resourcesPerformance and development processesEthical workplace practicesInclusion, respect, and belongingOur ValuesTrust : We are open and honest. We act with integrity.Kindness : We support each other, we are compassionate.Inclusion : Embracing value in diversity and breaking down the barriers.Learning : In learning we will growConnection : We work together to achieve our goalsApply TodayIf you are passionate about delivering exceptional Positive Behaviour Support and want to join an organisation that values clinical excellence, professional development, collaboration, and meaningful outcomes, we would love to hear from you.Join Community Living Options and help create great opportunities and a great life for the people we support.