#AAA | Ability Action Australia | Hybrid Role | Empowering Lives

At Ability Action Australia, we are proud to be a national NDIS provider, supporting thousands of participants in over 300 locations across Australia. Our team delivers Allied Health services including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Behaviour Support, Psychology & Exercise Physiology.

Job Description

Ability Action Australia is growing — and we’re looking for aBehaviour Support Practitioner (BSP) to join our incredible team.

Whether you're an experienced BSP or come from a strong background in the disability sector, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilitieswill include:

- Assisting NDIS participants, along with their families and/or carers, tomanage challenging behaviours to improve their quality of life, and develop new skills
- You will complete thoroughassessments to understand behaviour triggers, identifyrisks & consider specific strategies to improve behaviour outcomes
- You will develop Behaviour Support Plans andprovide support to families and/or carers, for consistent implementation
- Maintain a caseload with ongoing monitoring, support and make adjustments where required.
- Developmeaningful goals and practical strategiesutilising a positive behaviour support framework,with a commitment to eliminate restrictive practices, in the home and community
- Ensuring individual plans reflect our NDIS participants' goals, passions and strengths, as well as ensuring they get more out of life
- Buildthe knowledge, capacity and strengths of those who support participants in their lives - family, carers or friends
- Actas an advocate and role model for best practice
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

We offer:





- Advantages – We help you apply for your Behaviour Support Practioner number & you'll get a University of Melbourne PBS Micro-credential in your first year!
- Excellent remuneration – Industry leading salary + kilometre reimbursement + laptop + smartphone + Performance with Purpose Reward and Recognition Program + salary packaging options
- Work-life balance – Combine the convenience of working from home with the social interaction of working in the community plus thesupport of officeand clinic hours
- Career progression – Access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and long-term goals combined with professional development opportunities withAbility Action Australia and our parent companyMedHealth
- Passionate and uplifting culture – You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on deliveringoutstanding service to NDIS participants

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

- Extensive experience working within the NDIS framework and supporting individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviours
- Degree levelqualifications of relevance to providing supportto people with behaviours of concern are highly preferred
- Passion for supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours
- Commitment to person-centred practice and reducing restrictive interventions
- Strong report writing skills and the ability to translate assessment findings into clear, actionable plans
- Excellent time management and organisational skills to balance a dynamic caseload

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

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