Team Lead - Positive Behaviour Support (WA)

HenderCare; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

PD leave up to 3 days

Laptop and fleet car

Flexible remote work

Job summary

HenderCare is seeking an experienced Positive Behaviour Support Team Lead to lead and mentor a team of Behaviour Support Practitioners in WA, building PBS services from the ground up while maintaining your clinical practice.

In this leadership role you will shape how PBS services are delivered, provide clinical oversight of PBS Plans and collaborate with families and other providers to achieve person-centred outcomes for NDIS participants.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Positive Behaviour Support services within the NDIS.
• Strong knowledge and application of the PBS Capability Framework.
• Experience developing high-quality Behaviour Support Plans for complex needs.
• Understanding of restrictive practices and strategies to reduce/eliminate them.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or providing clinical support to other practitioners.
• Proven ability to manage competing clinical and leadership priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and supervise Behaviour Support Practitioners at all levels.
• Provide complex behavioural analysis, risk assessments and clinical decision-making support.
• Maintain clinical caseload and develop PBS plans.
• Collaborate with families and other service providers to support positive outcomes.
• Monitor referrals, team capacity, service quality and clinical outcomes.
• Support induction, professional development and capability building.
• Identify risks and opportunities for continuous improvement and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to growth of PBS services across WA.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical leadership

Supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology or related Allied Health

Tools

PBS Capability Framework

Job description

• Permanent full-time position leading and mentoring a team of Behaviour Support Practitioners
• Exceptional work-life balance and flexibility
• Professional development allowance of up to $1,000 p.a. + up to 3 days professional development leave

Category: Team/Clinical Leader

Location:

Perth, WA, AU, 6005

The Opportunity

• Permanent full-time position leading and mentoring a team of Behaviour Support Practitioners
• Exceptional work-life balance and flexibility
• Professional development allowance of up to $1,000 p.a. + up to 3 days professional development leave

Due to continued growth, HenderCare is seeking an experienced and passionate Positive Behaviour Support Team Lead to join our growing Allied Health team in WA and help establish and grow our Positive Behaviour Support services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner to step into a leadership role and build a Positive Behaviour Support team and service from the ground up, while continuing to maintain your own clinical practice.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape how our PBS services are delivered in WA, mentor clinicians and contribute to the growth of high-quality, person-centred services for NDIS participants.

Take your next step with HenderCare.

About The Role

As the Positive Behaviour Support Team Lead, you will lead and support Behaviour Support Practitioners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred services. You will provide practice leadership and quality oversight of Positive Behaviour Support Plans, with a strong focus on improving quality of life and reducing and eliminating restrictive practices.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead, mentor and provide supervision to Behaviour Support Practitioners at all levels.
• Support practitioners with complex behavioural and functional analysis, risk assessments and clinical decision-making.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and application of the Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.
• Maintain a clinical caseload and develop high-quality Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Collaborate with parents, families, carers and other service providers to support positive outcomes for participants.
• Provide practice leadership across various settings, including monitoring referrals, team capacity, service quality and clinical outcomes.
• Support clinical induction, performance, professional development and capability building.
• Identify practice risks and opportunities for continuous improvement, ensuring competency and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the growth and development of Positive Behaviour Support services across WA.

Our Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner who is ready to take the next step into leadership and is passionate about building high-quality PBS services.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Developmental Education or another relevant Allied Health discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering Positive Behaviour Support services within the NDIS.
• Strong knowledge and application of the Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.
• Experience developing high-quality Behaviour Support Plans and working with complex support needs.
• Strong understanding of restrictive practices and evidence-based approaches to reducing and eliminating their use.
• Experience providing supervision, mentoring or clinical support to other practitioners.
• Strong clinical judgement, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative and growth-focused approach, with the initiative to develop new ideas and opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing clinical and leadership priorities.
• A full Australian driver’s licence.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of everything we do – enhancing their lives, supporting their goals and improving their wellbeing.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is investing in talented, caring and passionate people. We champion diversity and equality, foster a culture of respect and support, and provide growth and development opportunities for you to reach your full potential throughout your career.

Why Choose HenderCare?

• Connected, Supportive Team Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, open communication and mutual respect. With a strong focus on wellbeing and inclusion, you’ll feel supported, heard and empowered.
• Build Something New: Play a key role in establishing and growing our Positive Behaviour Support services in WA, with the opportunity to shape the team, service and clinical approach.
• Community-Based Services: Deliver functional and meaningful support in the environments that matter most to our participants, including home, school, work, day programs and the wider community.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, mentoring and career development opportunities while continuing to develop your clinical leadership skills.
• Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, employee benefits and perks, laptop and fleet car usage.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Work remotely and utilise our city-based clinic, with flexibility to support your lifestyle and career goals.

At HenderCare, we don’t just fill roles, we empower people to build meaningful careers. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity, Safety and Inclusion

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment, with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination and harassment.

We value Australia’s diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language or socio-economic background.

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations Peoples. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment opportunities for First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.