Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner - Hybrid

Aruma; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Salary Packaging

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Culture and Team Community

Job summary

Aruma is seeking a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner to lead best-practice Positive Behaviour Support across our team. You will conduct assessments, develop PBS plans, and provide clinical guidance to practitioners, families, and support teams.

You will mentor colleagues, deliver training, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote person-centred, rights-based supports and reduce restrictive practices in line with NDIS requirements across Eastern Australia.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner with the NDIS Commission.
• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Behavioural Science, Counselling, Special Education, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements and Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.
• Experience reducing and eliminating restrictive practices.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Strong report writing, assessment, and analytical skills.
• The ability to provide leadership, mentoring, and professional support to colleagues.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel across the region as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review high-quality Positive Behaviour Support Plans in line with NDIS requirements and best-practice frameworks.
• Conduct comprehensive behavioural assessments and functional behaviour assessments.
• Support individuals, families, carers, and support workers to implement effective behaviour support strategies.
• Lead complex cases involving behaviours of concern and restrictive practices.
• Provide clinical guidance, mentoring, and support to Behaviour Support Practitioners.
• Deliver training and capacity-building initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor outcomes and make evidence-based recommendations to support continuous improvement.
• Advocate for person-centred approaches that promote dignity, choice, inclusion, and human rights.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve meaningful outcomes for participants.

Skills

NDIS registration

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Clinical assessment

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Social Work/OT/Counselling

Job description

• Location: Western Sydney / Central Coast

Make a Real Difference Every Day

At Aruma, we believe in the power of human potential. We're seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our Positive Behaviour Support team. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered practitioner to lead best-practice behaviour support, mentor others, and help people with disability live fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives.

Why This Role Matters

As a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based behaviour support services to individuals with complex support needs. You'll work collaboratively with participants, families, support teams, and key stakeholders to reduce restrictive practices and promote positive outcomes that enhance quality of life, inclusion, and independence.

You will also play a key role in providing leadership, coaching, and clinical guidance within the PBS team while contributing to the ongoing development of positive behaviour support practices across Aruma.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review high-quality Positive Behaviour Support Plans in line with NDIS requirements and best-practice frameworks.
• Conduct comprehensive behavioural assessments and functional behaviour assessments.
• Support individuals, families, carers, and support workers to implement effective behaviour support strategies.
• Lead complex cases involving behaviours of concern and restrictive practices.
• Provide clinical guidance, mentoring, and support to Behaviour Support Practitioners.
• Deliver training and capacity-building initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor outcomes and make evidence-based recommendations to support continuous improvement.
• Advocate for person-centred approaches that promote dignity, choice, inclusion, and human rights.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve meaningful outcomes for participants.

About You

You are an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner who is passionate about supporting people to reach their full potential. You combine strong clinical knowledge with a collaborative and person-centred approach.

To be successful, you will have:

• Current registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner with the NDIS Commission.
• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Behavioural Science, Counselling, Special Education, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements and Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.
• Experience reducing and eliminating restrictive practices.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Strong report writing, assessment, and analytical skills.
• The ability to provide leadership, mentoring, and professional support to colleagues.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel across the region as required.

Benefits of working with Aruma!

• Competitive Salary Package: Be rewarded for your hard work with an attractive salary, plus a laptop.
• Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay. Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free. Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Work alongside industry-leading professionals who are dedicated to helping you excel and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the freedom to create a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle, with options that put you in control.
• Incredible Perks: Fitness Passport and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, we take care of our team.
• A Culture Like No Other: Be part of a vibrant, positive work environment filled with team-building activities and a strong sense of community.

About Us

Aruma is a leading Australian for-purpose, values-driven organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities live the life they envision. Operating across Eastern Australia, Aruma supports over 5,000 individuals, employs more than 5,000 staff, and boasts an annual turnover of around $500 million. The organisation is undergoing significant transformation as the NDIS and social and technological advancements reshape the landscape of disability support in Australia. Aruma | Disability services. Putting you first.

Ready to Apply?

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment probity checks.