Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner - Maternity Leave Coverage 12-Month

National 360; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Parental Leave

Professional development allowance

Annual Purchased Leave

Wellbeing support

Laptop & mobile phone

Job summary

National 360 is seeking a Part-time PBS practitioner for a 12-month parental leave cover at our Deer Park Clinic. You will deliver tailored Positive Behaviour Support, conduct FBAs, and develop person-centred Behaviour Support Plans while collaborating with families, participants, and stakeholders.

The role requires endorsement as Core or Proficient under the PBS Capability Framework, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and current Australian working rights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, OT, Speech Pathology, Counselling, Social Sciences).
• Part-time role, 3 or 4 days a week.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Experience in community, private, or acute settings.
• NDIS clinical knowledge with experience in FBAs and robust PBS plans.

Responsibilities

• Builds and sustains strong relationships with participants, families, and stakeholders.
• Reviews and reduces restrictive practices to ensure NDIS compliance.
• Conducts Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs) to identify needs.
• Designs and implements person-centred Behaviour Support Plans.
• Provides education and training to carers and support teams.
• Collects and analyzes data to monitor progress and inform supports.

Skills

PBS knowledge

FBA experience

Behaviour Support Plans

NDIS compliance

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology

Bachelor's degree in Counselling

Job description

Join the PBS team with National 360 (Core or Proficient) at our Deer Park Clinic on a Part-time 12-month parental leave contract. Be part of a collaborative team where you'll enjoy clinical autonomy, ongoing support, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

About The Role

This role focuses on enhancing the quality of life for NDIS participants and their support networks through tailored, evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support. We are currently seeking a dedicated practitioner to join our team for a 12-month parental leave cover contract, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within our established service environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Relationship Building: Providing and developing strong, collaborative relationships with participants, families, and stakeholders.
• Compliance & Practice: Ensuring compliance with NDIS guidelines by reviewing and actively reducing restrictive practices.
• Assessment: Conducting comprehensive Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs) to identify underlying needs.
• Support Design: Designing and implementing person-centred Behaviour Support Plans that promote positive change.
• Capacity Building: Providing education and training to carers and support teams to build capacity and confidence.
• Data Analysis: Collecting and analysing data regularly to monitor progress and inform ongoing support strategies.

About You

To ensure the best outcomes for our participants during this 12-month contract, we are looking for a practitioner who can hit the ground running. As such, we are specifically seeking applicants who are currently endorsed and working a as Core or Proficient level under the PBS Capability Framework. Please ensure you include your Letter of Suitability from the NDIS Commission as part of your application.

• You hold a relevant Bachelor's degree (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Counselling, Social, Disability, Teaching, or Social Sciences).
• Part-time role, 3 or 4 Days a week.
• You have full Australian working rights.
• You have prior experience in community, private, or acute settings.
• You demonstrate sound NDIS clinical knowledge, with demonstrated experience in completing formal assessments and developing robust Behaviour Support Plans in a PBS role.
• You have access to your own vehicle and hold a current driver's licence.
• You have an NDIS Worker Screening Check and a Working with Children Check.
• Available to commence the 12-month maternity cover role on 5 October 2026.

ABOUT US

Founded in 2006 by Heidi Long, National 360 has grown into one of Australia's leading providers of community-based allied health services. With 21 offices across six states, we're known for our strong local connections and commitment to quality care. As an NDIS-registered provider, our team delivers services in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Behaviour Support, and Early Childhood Intervention.

360 Benefits

• Generous Paid Parental Leave.
• $1500 to spend on professional development annually.
• 3 x National 360 Days/year to use on external PD or simply resting & recharging.
• Up to 5 weeks of annual leave each year via our Purchased Leave Scheme.
• Comprehensive Clinical and Operational Development Programs, with structured career pathways.
• 24/7 access to mental health and medical support for you and your family via our EAP service, Sonder.
• Fitness Passport and regular wellness initiatives led by our Wellbeing Committee.
• Discounted private health insurance premiums and full excess coverage for planned or emergency hospital stays.
• A laptop & mobile phone.
• Regular peer supervision & specialist mentoring.
• Novated leasing.
• Pet-friendly offices.
• Team-building events and funds for team celebrations.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

National 360 is committed to responding to all candidates who apply, regardless of the outcome. We strive to ensure that every candidate is treated with fairness and receives clear, timely communication throughout the recruitment process.

We welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, of any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person's uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.