Job Description
Behaviour Support Practitioner - Entry Level / Career Transition
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The Inclusive Team is looking for an Entry Level / Career Transition Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our growing team on the NSW Central Coast.
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This role is ideal for someone with a relevant professional or tertiary background who is interested in moving into Positive Behaviour Support. Previous Behaviour Support Practitioner experience is not required.
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We are particularly interested in applicants from backgrounds such as Psychology, Social Work, Special Education / Teaching, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Behaviour Analysis or Disability
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Our focus is on finding the right person with strong transferable skills, valuable communication, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in supporting people with disability.
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What the role involves
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You will work one-on-one with participants to understand their behaviour, identify what may be contributing to it and develop practical strategies to improve quality of life and support outcomes.
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As your skills develop, the role will include:
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Building rapport with participants and their support networks
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Conducting participant observations and interviews
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Gathering and analysing behaviour-related information
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Contributing to functional behaviour assessments
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Developing Behaviour Support Plans and practical strategies
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Working with families, support workers, SIL providers, schools and other professionals
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Providing education and training to support teams
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Completing reports, documentation and case notes
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Regular face-to-face participant appointments across the Central Coast
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Training and support
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We understand that moving into Behaviour Support is a significant career transition.
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You will receive structured training when you commence, along with ongoing supervision, mentoring and support as you develop your skills and confidence in the role.
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You will not be expected to know how to be a Behaviour Support Practitioner from day one.
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There is also opportunity for relatively quick salary progression as your capability, independence and experience in the role develop.
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About you
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We are looking for someone who:
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Holds a completed Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, such as Psychology, Education, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Behavioural Science, or a related discipline.
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Has experience working with or supporting people with disability
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Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Writes well and is comfortable completing professional documentation
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Is organised, reliable and able to manage their own workload
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Is open to feedback and keen to learn
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Enjoys working independently while still being part of a supportive team
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Holds a current driver's licence and has access to a reliable vehicle
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Holds or is willing to obtain the required NDIS worker screening checks
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About the role
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This is a flexible mobile role servicing participants across the NSW Central Coast, with the ability to complete report writing, planning and administration from home.
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We have an established caseload available.
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If you are looking for a career change where you can use your existing skills while developing a career in Positive Behaviour Support, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Behaviour Support Practitioner - Entry Level / Career Transition (Central Coast)
🏢 The Inclusive Team
📍 Central Coast