Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Steps2Life; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Steps2Life Health is seeking Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners to join a growing multidisciplinary team in Western Sydney. You will work with NDIS participants, families and networks to understand behaviours of concern and implement practical, evidence-based strategies to improve quality of life, independence and participation.

You’ll be supported with regular supervision, access to a diverse caseload and opportunities to specialise within PBS, while collaborating with OTs, SLPs,

Qualifications

• Compassionate and curious practitioners who can look beyond behaviours to understand underlying causes.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behaviour assessments for participants.
• Develop interim and comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Identify functions and contributing factors of behaviours of concern.
• Develop person-centred, evidence-based behaviour support strategies.
• Support participants to develop skills, independence and quality of life.
• Collaborate with families, carers, schools and other professionals.
• Provide training and implementation support to support networks.
• Maintain case notes, reports and NDIS documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements.

Skills

Compassionate

Curious

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Behavioural Science or related

Job description

Build your career in Positive Behaviour Support with a team that supports you too.

Steps2Life Health is a growing multidisciplinary allied health provider supporting children, adolescents, adults and families across Western Sydney.

We are seeking passionate Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners to join our expanding team.

Whether you're an experienced practitioner looking for greater autonomy and career progression, or a developing practitioner looking for quality supervision and an opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills, Steps2Life offers an environment where you can grow.

You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Behaviour Support Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists and other allied health professionals, allowing for genuinely collaborative support around the needs of each participant.

About the Role

As a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will work with NDIS participants, their families and support networks to understand behaviours of concern and develop practical, evidence-based strategies that improve quality of life, independence and participation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting functional behaviour assessments
• Developing Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans
• Identifying the function and contributing factors of behaviours of concern
• Developing person-centred, evidence-based behaviour support strategies
• Supporting participants to develop skills, independence and improved quality of life
• Working collaboratively with families, carers, support workers, schools and other professionals
• Providing training and implementation support to participant support networks
• Monitoring outcomes and reviewing Behaviour Support Plans
• Maintaining accurate case notes, reports and NDIS documentation
• Supporting appropriate reduction and elimination of restrictive practices where applicable
• Working in accordance with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements
• Participating in regular supervision, professional development and multidisciplinary case discussions

Why Join Steps2Life?

We believe good practitioners need good support.

At Steps2Life, you’ll have access to:

• Regular clinical supervision and mentoring
• A supportive multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Administration and client intake support
• Opportunities to collaborate directly with other allied health disciplines
• A diverse participant caseload
• Opportunities to develop specialist areas of interest
• Professional development and ongoing learning
• Modern clinic environments and therapy resources
• Genuine pathways into senior practitioner, mentoring and leadership roles
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of our Behaviour Support service

We want our practitioners spending their time delivering meaningful support — while having the clinical, administrative and leadership support needed to do their jobs well.

About You

We’re looking for practitioners who are compassionate, curious and able to look beyond a behaviour to understand why it is occurring and what can be changed to improve the person’s life.

You will ideally have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Education, Disability, Allied Health or another relevant discipline
• Current suitability as an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner, or the ability to meet the applicable requirements
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and functional behaviour assessment
• Strong report writing and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A person-centred and evidence-based approach
• An understanding of behaviours of concern and restrictive practices
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or eligibility to obtain one
• Current Working With Children Check where applicable

Practitioners at different stages of their Positive Behaviour Support careers are encouraged to apply.

About Steps2Life Health

Steps2Life Health provides multidisciplinary allied health services across North Parramatta, Regents Park and Kingswood, supporting participants and families throughout Western Sydney.

Our multidisciplinary model means practitioners don’t need to work in isolation. Behaviour Support can work alongside Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and other disciplines to better understand the participant and develop coordinated strategies around their individual needs.

As Steps2Life continues to expand, we’re looking for practitioners who want to develop professionally and help shape the future of our Behaviour Support service.

Take the next step in your PBS career.

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be supported to develop your expertise, have the autonomy to manage your work and collaborate with a broader clinical team, we’d love to hear from you.