Job DescriptionWe're looking for a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary clinical team in NSW, to help create meaningful change in people's lives.
Alongside a diverse and rewarding caseload, you'll contribute to multidisciplinary practice and work with individuals, families and service systems to create meaningful and lasting change.
We'll support you to deepen your expertise and build a career around the work that matters most to you.Senior Behaviour Support PractitionerPosted: 10/08/2026Closing Date: 10/09/2026Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Sydney, NSWJob Category: Clinical PracticeJob DescriptionWe're looking for a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary clinical team in NSW, to help create meaningful change in people's lives.
Alongside a diverse and rewarding caseload, you'll contribute to multidisciplinary practice and work with individuals, families and service systems to create meaningful and lasting change.
We'll support you to deepen your expertise and build a career around the work that matters most to you.This Role May Be Perfect for You If...You're an experienced Behaviour Support PractitionerYou want to apply your skills at both an individual and systems levelYou thrive in multidisciplinary environments and enjoy working with complexityYou're interested in helping shape future practiceYou're creative, creative and enjoy thinking outside the boxYou enjoy mentoring and supporting developing practitionersYou want genuine opportunities for growth, leadership and specialisationWhy Join SAL Consulting?
At SAL Consulting, we work with children, young people and adults across disability, mental health, education, child protection, out of home care, justice and forensic settings.
We support individuals, families, organisations and systems to create meaningful and sustainable change.We are recognised nationally for our neurodevelopment, attachment and a trauma-informed (©NATI) practice, relationship-based approach and commitment to practitioner development.
Our team consistently tells us that the quality of supervision, professional development opportunities and culture are what set SAL apart.Why Senior Clinicians Choose SALIndustry-leading supervision and mentoringIndividualised professional development plansMonthly internal professional development daysNational communities of practice in a range of areasOpportunities to develop areas of expertise and interestSupport from Leadership teams who remain actively involved in clinical workGenuine career pathways and opportunities to add extra tools to your toolkit across psychology, behaviour support, training and practice developmentTeam FeedbackWhat Our Team Says About Working At SAL"SAL applies the same values to its staff that we use in our work with clients.



NATI approach to people in general. We walk the talk.""Meaningful professional development, not just a tick-box exercise.""Appreciate the variety and complexity of cases. Lots of opportunity for practice development and work diversity.""I love the supervision structure with clear support for clinical evidence-based practice.""Great team culture + supportive supervisors.""I've worked other places. I even left SAL and came back because the support is just that much better. I'm never leaving!"What This Means For YouA genuinely supportive and collaborative cultureSupervisors who are invested in their growthMeaningful professional development opportunitiesInteresting and diverse work that keeps them learningOpportunities to contribute and shape their career pathwayA workplace that values relationships, wellbeing and long-term developmentWhat You'll Be DoingDelivering high-quality services across community, clinic, school and telehealth settingsProviding assessment, intervention and consultation services to people with diverse and often complex needsSupporting individuals, families, carers and support teams to achieve meaningful outcomesMentoring and coaching developing practitionersContributing to discipline growth, clinical innovation and service developmentCollaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support holistic and person-centred outcomesOur work in Sydney is varied and provides a strong base in working with people with a range of underlying developmental and mental health related issues.
Our Sydney team complete a range of assessments with diverse client populations, including Early childhood developmental, FASD, ASD, Psychosocial, Behavioural, Parenting capacity, Dementia, Forensic assessment.
The use of assessments relating to learning difficulties, executive functioning, depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc. are also utilised as appropriate.Our client groups are diverse, and while largely funded through the NDIS, are inclusive of a wide range of presentations stemming from developmental trauma, developmental disability, neuro developmental disorders, traumatic brain injury,



and mental health issues.Who We're Looking ForWe're looking for practitioners who are:Curious and reflectiveCollaborative and relationship-focusedMotivated by making a genuine differenceEnergised by complexity and learningInterested in developing their skills and broadening their expertiseCommitted to a strong trauma-informed professional cultureWhat We OfferFlexible working hours and a genuinely family-friendly cultureWork from home for administration and report writingTravel allowance included in remuneration for community-based workAn additional week of annual leave on top of the National Employment Standards entitlementAccess to the Flare benefits platform with discounts across a wide range of retailers and servicesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counselling and wellbeing supportA comprehensive induction programGenuine opportunities to shape your own career directionOngoing professional development and investment in your growthOpportunities to further develop skills in behaviour support, training, forensics, early childhood and Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)Desired Skills And ExperienceMandatory RequirementsTertiary qualification in Psychology or a related discipline (e.g.: Education; Habilitation; Social Work; etc.) relevant to the field of behaviour supportAssessment against the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission's Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework at the Proficient level or higherUnrestricted Australian working rightsCurrent Australian Driver's LicenceCurrent Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening, or the ability to obtain these prior to commencementEssential ExperienceMinimum 5 years' experience as a Behaviour Support PractitionerExperience working within at least one relevant funding environment (e.g. NDIS, education, child protection, health, justice or related sectors)Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting developing practitionersHighly RegardedFormal supervision experienceExperience in working with people with intellectual disability, trauma histories and complex support needsExperience working collaboratively with families, support networks and multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes in everyday environmentsExperience in practice development activitiesAbout SAL ConsultingSAL Consulting works with complex individuals, families, systems and organisations across Australia.
Our multidisciplinary team provides services across psychology, behaviour support, occupational therapy, speech pathology, clinical supervision, training, cultural consultancy and organisational development.
We are recognised for our leadership in neurodevelopmental, attachment and trauma-informed (©NATI) practice and maintain strong national and international partnerships that keep our work informed by current evidence.
We are also NDIS registered, NMT accredited, an RTO and provide psychological services under Medicare.SAL Consulting is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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📌 Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner (New South Wales)
🏢 SAL Consulting
📍 New South Wales