Interchange Outer East – Ferntree Gully VIC
Permanent Position | ******* FTE ******** hours per week)
SCHADS Level 4 + Super + Salary Packaging
Are you passionate about Positive Behaviour Support and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities and their families?
Interchange Outer East (IOE) is seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our Allied Health and Behaviour Support team.
This is a permanent position with flexibility to work either 0.8 FTE (30.5 hours per week) or 1.0 FTE (38 hours per week), depending on the successful applicant.
Based at our Ferntree Gully office, you'll work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred behaviour support that promotes human rights, inclusion and positive outcomes.
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive salary, based on qualifications and experience
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children, young people and their families
About us
At IOE, we're passionate about people, creating opportunities and having fun.
We develop and deliver services to children and young people with disabilities and their families to:
Enhance family wellbeing
Build inclusive communities
Engage, empower and support children and young people with disabilities
As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to providing a protected, inclusive and respectful environment where children, young people and vulnerable people are protected from harm.
About the role
As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will:
Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs)
Develop, implement and review Behaviour Support Plans
Provide specialist behaviour support and intervention
Identify and support the reduction and elimination of restrictive practices




Deliver training and coaching to families, support workers and other stakeholders
Work collaboratively with participants, families and multidisciplinary professionals to achieve positive outcomes
This role is based in Ferntree Gully and may require occasional work outside standard business hours to meet participant, family and organisational needs.
About you
You'll bring:
A relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or another discipline recognised by the Victorian Senior Practitioner
Experience working with people with disabilities and their families
Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and a strong commitment to human rights-based practice
Experience supporting people with behaviours of concern
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative approach and the ability to work independently
Initiative, flexibility and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for participants
Diversity and Inclusion
Interchange Outer East values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Pre-employment requirements
The successful applicant will be required to hold or obtain:
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working with Children Check
Current First Aid certification (HLTAID011 or equivalent)
Manual Handling training
Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Apply now
A Position Description is available through the link below or via our website.
Applications close on Friday 21st August, ****.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
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📌 Behaviour Support Practitioner (Melbourne)
🏢 Interchange Outer East
📍 Melbourne