At Avina, we're a national allied health and behaviour support organisation with 400+ clinicians supporting communities across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
We deliver Positive Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology and other allied health services across the lifespan.
Our Values Guide How We Work
Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful
About the Role
We're looking for a
Behaviour Support Practitioner
to join our Port Pirie team, supporting participants across Port Pirie and surrounding communities.
We're open to
Core, Proficient, Advanced and Specialist Practitioners
who are currently considered suitable by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
You'll work across
home, school, community and telehealth settings
, generally supporting participants within around 30 minutes of Port Pirie, with opportunities to cluster clients in Port Augusta where required.
Our caseload is predominantly
paediatric and youth, with a smaller adult component
, covering a broad range of presentations and support needs.
Regional Doesn't Mean Working Alone You'll be part of a small, collaborative local team with experience across
Positive Behaviour Support and Occupational Therapy
, while also having access to clinicians and specialist knowledge across our wider SA and national network.
You'll have regular supervision, weekly team connection and plenty of opportunity to ask questions, discuss complex cases and share ideas with other clinicians.
We also have clinicians who travel into our regional locations through
DIDO/FIFO arrangements
, bringing additional opportunities for face-to-face collaboration, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Depending on team and business needs,



there may also be opportunities for you to support other regional SA communities through DIDO/FIFO arrangements, with
travel and accommodation covered by Avina
.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver evidence-informed, person-centred Positive Behaviour Support
Conduct functional behaviour assessments and develop Behaviour Support Plans
Support participants, families and stakeholders to implement meaningful strategies
Work across a diverse caseload, predominantly paediatric and youth
Collaborate with OT and the broader multidisciplinary team
Manage your own schedule with flexibility and autonomy
Participate in regular supervision, peer collaboration and professional development
What We Offer
Regular clinical supervision and support
Small, connected local team with weekly team meetings
Access to Avina's wider SA and national clinical network
Shadowing, mentoring and peer learning opportunities
Adaptable working arrangements and autonomy over your day
Achievable KPIs supporting sustainable workloads
Ongoing professional development and career progression
DIDO/FIFO opportunities, with travel and accommodation covered where applicable
The resources of a national organisation with genuine regional team connection
What You'll Bring
Current NDIS Commission suitability at Core level or above
Experience delivering Positive Behaviour Support within the NDIS
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A collaborative, curious and person-centred approach
NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain
Driver's licence and reliable vehicle for community work
Full working rights in Australia
If you're looking for the
autonomy and community connection of regional practice without losing access to clinical support and a wider professional network
, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Behaviour Support Practitioner (South Australia)
🏢 Avina
📍 South Australia