Paediatric Behaviour Therapist | School based | Fairfield

- Predominantly high-school caseload with one primary school
- Work collaboratively with students, families, teachers and allied health professionals

- School-based role across Fairfield
- Predominantly high-school caseload with one primary school
- Work collaboratively with students, families, teachers and allied health professionals

This is an exciting opportunity for a Behaviour Therapist to join an established provider delivering allied health and behavioural support within government and non-government schools.

You’ll work directly within several schools across Fairfield supporting children, adolescents and young adults to improve their participation, independence, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.

This is a full-time, school-based position offering a consistent weekly schedule and the opportunity to develop meaningful, ongoing relationships with students and school communities.

The caseload is predominantly based within the Fairfield area:

- Four days per week across schools in Fairfield
- Two days are based at the same Fairfield school
- The remaining two Fairfield days are each based at separate schools
- One day per week is based at a school in Campbelltown

Most of the caseload is based within high schools, with one primary school included.

About the Role

Working within each school, you’ll deliver evidence-based behavioural support tailored to the needs of individual students.

Your responsibilities may include:

- Providing individual and small-group behaviour therapy
- Supporting students with emotional regulation, communication and social participation
- Conducting behavioural observations within classroom and school environments
- Identifying the function of behaviours and contributing to appropriate intervention strategies
- Implementing and monitoring behaviour support programs




- Collecting and reviewing behavioural data
- Supporting students to develop practical skills and greater independence
- Collaborating with teachers, learning support teams, parents and other allied health professionals
- Providing practical strategies that can be implemented consistently across school and home environments
- Maintaining accurate clinical notes and documentation
- Contributing to a positive and inclusive school environment

The Model

The model focuses on supporting students, teachers and families through practical, collaborative and holistic services delivered within the environments where students learn and participate.

The broader team includes professionals across Behaviour Therapy, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Counselling and other allied health disciplines.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

- Completed a degree in psychology or counselling
- A current NSW Working With Children Check
- A current National Police Check and NDIS Clearance
- Previous experience supporting children, adolescents or young adults
- An understanding of evidence-based behavioural principles and interventions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to engage positively with students, families and education professionals

About You

You’ll be a compassionate and engaging Behaviour Therapist who understands that effective support depends on building trust with students and working closely with the people around them.

You’ll enjoy being part of a cooperative school environment and will be confident adapting your approach to suit students of different ages, abilities and backgrounds.

Contact Megan Greenhalgh
0468 341 ***
*****@gorilla.com.au
Additional information

- Predominantly high-school caseload with one primary school
- You’ll work directly within several schools
- Consistent weekly schedule

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📌 Paediatric Behaviour Therapist | School based | Fairfield
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