Job Description
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.
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We deliver Positive Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology and other allied health services across the lifespan.
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Our Values Guide How We Work
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Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful
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About the Role
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We're looking for a Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our Port Pirie team, supporting participants across Port Pirie and surrounding communities.
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We're open to Core, Proficient, Advanced and Specialist Practitioners who are currently considered suitable by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
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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.
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Our caseload is predominantly paediatric and youth, with a smaller adult component, covering a broad range of presentations and support needs.
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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.
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You'll have regular supervision, weekly team connection and plenty of opportunity to ask questions, discuss complex cases and share ideas with other clinicians.
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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.
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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.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Deliver evidence-informed, person-centred Positive Behaviour Support
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Conduct functional behaviour assessments and develop Behaviour Support Plans
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Support participants, families and stakeholders to implement meaningful strategies
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Work across a varied caseload, predominantly paediatric and youth
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Collaborate with OT and the broader multidisciplinary team
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Manage your own schedule with flexibility and autonomy
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Participate in regular supervision, peer collaboration and professional development
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What We Offer
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Regular clinical supervision and support
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Small, connected local team with weekly team meetings
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Access to Avina's wider SA and national clinical network
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Shadowing, mentoring and peer learning opportunities
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Flexible working arrangements and autonomy over your day
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Achievable KPIs supporting sustainable workloads
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Ongoing professional development and career progression
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DIDO/FIFO opportunities, with travel and accommodation covered where applicable
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The resources of a national organisation with genuine regional team connection
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What You'll Bring
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Current NDIS Commission suitability at Core level or above
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Experience delivering Positive Behaviour Support within the NDIS
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Solid communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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A collaborative, curious and person-centred approach
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NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain
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Driver's licence and reliable vehicle for community work
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Full working rights in Australia
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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.

📌 Behaviour Support Practitioner (South Australia)
🏢 Avina
📍 South Australia