Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner

Cpbs; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Weekly supervision

Professional development allowance

Job summary

CPBS in Hobart, Tasmania, seeks a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner to join the New Town-based team. This hybrid role combines direct client support with mentoring and clinical leadership, delivering high-quality Positive Behaviour Support across Tasmania.

You will complete MEBS training, conduct FBAs, develop BSPs, mentor practitioners, and collaborate with families and professionals to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or postgraduate qualifications related to Positive Behaviour Support.
• NDIS Practitioner ID, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check are required.
• Experience as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, Behaviour Analyst or Behaviour Therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete introductory and intermediate training in Multi-Element Behaviour Support (MEBS).
• Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs) and develop Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs).
• Provide behaviour support services to individuals and care teams in various settings.
• Provide clinical support and training to practitioners, support workers and caregivers.
• Collaborate with NDIS participants, families, allied health professionals and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete report writing in line with legislative requirements.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's or postgraduate in Positive Behaviour Support

Job description

About the Role

CPBS is seeking a full-time or part-time Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our established Hobart team based in New Town. Working alongside a highly experienced clinical team, you'll deliver high-quality behaviour support services, mentor practitioners, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for children, adults and their support networks across Tasmania.

What you'll do

• Complete introductory and intermediate training in Multi-Element Behaviour Support (MEBS)
• Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs) and develop Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs)
• Provide behaviour support services to individuals and care teams in a variety of settings
• Provide clinical support and training to practitioners, support workers and caregivers
• Collaborate with NDIS participants, families, allied health professionals and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete report writing in line with legislative requirements

Why Join CPBS?

At CPBS, we invest heavily in our clinicians. You'll be supported by leading experts in the field while enjoying flexibility, genuine career progression, and opportunities to shape the future of Positive Behaviour Support.

You'll have access to:

• Hybrid working arrangements with autonomy over your schedule
• Generous fortnightly bonuses, providing the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings
• Paid parental leave
• Weekly supervision from credentialed clinicians
• Industry-leading professional development with world-renowned experts
• A dedicated professional development allowance
• Access to the CPBS Training & Research Academy
• Opportunities to mentor and support emerging practitioners
• Conference presentation, research and training opportunities
• A collaborative team that values clinical excellence and quality practice

Looking for a Positive Behaviour Support role where you can refine your clinical expertise, mentor others, and make a meaningful impact, all while maintaining the flexibility and work-life balance that matter to you?

The Centre for Positive Behaviour Support (CPBS) is a globally recognised leader in person-centred behaviour support and the leading provider of Constructional Non-Linear Multi-Element Behaviour Support (MEBS) in Australia.

As the proud recipient of the 2024 Most Outstanding Positive Behaviour Support Provider Worldwide award and the first Centre of Excellence for the IABA Research and Education Foundation, we're passionate about creating meaningful outcomes for participants while supporting our practitioners to thrive.

What We're Looking For

• A bachelor's degree and/or postgraduate qualifications related to Positive Behaviour Support
• An NDIS Practitioner ID, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated experience as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, Behaviour Analyst or Behaviour Therapist
• Strong report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• A passion for improving outcomes for the people and families we support

Only applicants with legal work rights in Australia will be considered.