Team Leader - Positive Behaviour Support

Autism SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Career and Professional Development

Employee Wellbeing Supports

Job summary

Autism SA in Adelaide seeks a Team Leader of Positive Behaviour Support to lead a team of practitioners while maintaining an active caseload. You will ensure high‑quality, person‑centred services that align with NDIS Quality and Safeguards and current evidence‑based practice.

You will mentor staff, drive service improvements, monitor documentation, and foster positive relationships with clients, families and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification required.
• NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework suitability.
• Experience delivering Positive Behaviour Support services.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, coaching to practitioners.
• Monitor service quality and documentation per NDIS requirements.
• Support staff development and reflective practice.
• Contribute to service improvement and team goals.
• Foster relationships with clients, families and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Behaviour Support or related discipline

Job description

Autism SA has a strong and rich history of being a recognised leader in providing specialised services to individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and the broader community. When you join Autism SA, you'll work with dedicated and passionate staff who are driven to support autistic people to live the life they choose in an inclusive society.

Working alongside experienced colleagues from a variety of professions, you'll have access to an extensive knowledge base and development opportunities, giving you the chance to fuel your professional growth, expand your skills, and provide the highest quality support to clients and their families.

What we can offer you

Fantastic training and professional development opportunities (including access to in-house training and research teams)

Attractive salary packaging benefits (an opportunity to increase your take-home pay) including options for novated lease agreements and meals and entertainment benefits

Access to our employee benefits program including paid parental leave, discounted Medibank private health insurance products, Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, and recruitment referral bonus

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

A strong commitment to a person-centred approach for both the individuals we support and our valued employees

Every day you'll learn something new, you'll be connected to an innovative and like-minded group of people, you'll have access to the latest research and evidence-informed practices in autism, and you'll be a valued member of the Autism SA community.

About the role

As the Team Leader of Positive Behaviour Support, you will provide leadership, supervision and operational support to a team of Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners while maintaining an active caseload.

You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred behaviour support services that align with Autism SA's values, NDIS Quality and Safeguards requirements, and contemporary evidence-based practice. You will support the professional growth of team members, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and promote a culture of clinical excellence and collaboration.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, coaching and support to a team of Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners.

Monitor service quality, compliance and documentation in line with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements.

Support staff performance, onboarding, professional development and reflective practice.

Contribute to operational planning, service improvement initiatives and achievement of team performance goals.

Foster positive relationships with clients, families, support networks and external stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed

Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Behaviour Support or a related discipline.

Current NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework suitability and experience delivering Positive Behaviour Support services.

Demonstrated experience supporting autistic individuals and people with disability who display behaviours of concern.

Experience supervising, mentoring or leading staff within a clinical or disability setting.

Strong understanding of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Framework and restrictive practice requirements.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and report writing skills.

High-level organisational and time management skills.

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Current Driver's Licence (C Class).

Autism SA is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Positive Behaviour Support Team Leader?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Do you have experience working in the disability services sector?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Behavioural Support Team Leader?

Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants

Social & Welfare Services 101-1,000 employees

Autistic individuals and their families established Autism SA in 1964. It was the first organisation of its kind in Australia. Since the beginning, Autism SA has been single‑minded in its focus on supporting the autism community.

Today the organisation has a long and rich history of being a recognised leader for the provision of specialised consulting and services to people on the autism spectrum, their families and the broader community.

Autistic individuals and their families established Autism SA in 1964. It was the first organisation of its kind in Australia. Since the beginning, Autism SA has been single‑minded in its focus on supporting the autism community.

Today the organisation has a long and rich history of being a recognised leader for the provision of specialised consulting and services to people on the autism spectrum, their families and the broader community.

Perks and benefits Team environment and Recognition Salary Packaging and Other Benefits Inclusive Work Environment Career and Professional Development Opportunities Employee Wellbeing Supports Flexible Work Environment

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