Job Description
Behaviour Support Practitioner / Therapist
Do Behaviour Support the Way It Was Meant to Be Done.
Want to know about Positive Behaviour Support in the NDIS?

At Journey Connect, Behaviour Support starts where it should - with understanding the person.
Assessment.
Formulation.
Intervention.
Real therapy.
Real relationships.
Real outcomes.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
(Core, Proficient & Therapist Pathways)
Townsville, Queensland
Do Behaviour Support the Way It Was Meant to Be Done.
Want to know about Positive Behaviour Support in the NDIS?

At Journey Connect, Behaviour Support starts where it should - with understanding the person.
Assessment.
Formulation.
Intervention.
Real therapy.
Real relationships.
Real outcomes.
We're building something different in Townsville.
A multidisciplinary clinical practice where Behaviour Support Practitioners work alongside clinicians who are passionate about improving lives through evidence-informed practice.
This is a place for clinicians who still care about the craft.
The clinicians who ask why behaviour occurs before deciding what to do.
The clinicians who want time to think, time to plan, and time to make a genuine difference.
The clinicians who believe the best behaviour support happens with people, families and support teams.
If that sounds like you, keep reading.
Why Join Journey Connect?
Because great clinicians deserve an environment where they can do their best work.
You'll be part of a growing specialist NDIS Behaviour Support and Allied Health practice that takes clinical quality seriously.
You will be known.
You will be supported.
You will receive meaningful clinical supervision, and you will be challenged to grow.
You'll work with a team that genuinely believes Behaviour Support can change lives when it's done properly.
We have built our practice around clinical excellence rather than volume.
Our focus is helping people reduce distress, build skills, improve quality of life, strengthen relationships, and reduce reliance on restrictive practices through thoughtful, evidence-informed intervention.
The Role
You'll work directly with children, adolescents and adults with complex support needs across Townsville and surrounding areas.
Your work will include:
Face-to-face getting to know the person, their environment and situation
Completing Functional Behaviour Assessments




Building Interim and Comprehensive Positive Behaviour Support Plans
Understanding Risk - completing assessment and management plans
Building communication, emotional regulation and independence skills
Coaching families, schools and support teams
Collaborative multidisciplinary intervention
Restrictive practice reduction and elimination strategies
You'll spend time where the work matters most.
.
with the person, their family and the people supporting them every day.
Our plans are designed to work in real life, not just satisfy an audit requirement.
Clinical Supervision That Actually Means Something
You will report directly into our Clinical Director and experienced senior clinicians.
Supervision at Journey Connect isn't a box to tick.
It's an active clinical relationship focused on developing your reasoning, confidence and professional judgment.
You'll have access to:
Individual clinical supervision
Group case consultation
Peer review and learning
Direct support on challenging cases
Clear pathways for professional development and career progression
...and much more
Whether you're entering behaviour support or already operating at a Proficient level, we'll invest in helping you become an exceptional practitioner.
Who We're Looking For
Core Practitioner Pathway
Ideal for practitioners who are newer to NDIS Behaviour Support and working toward, or currently recognised at, Core level under the PBS Capability Framework.
Proficient Practitioner Pathway
For experienced practitioners with a strong track record of independent clinical practice, functional assessment, formulation and intervention across a diverse caseload.
Therapist-to-Behaviour Support Pathway
We are actively seeking clinicians who want to bring their professional discipline into Behaviour Support.
This pathway is ideal for:
Psychologists
Occupational Therapists
Speech Pathologists
Social Workers
Teachers and Educators
If you've ever thought: "I love working with behaviour, but I want to do it with more structure,



more clinical reasoning and a stronger evidence base"
This could be the career move you've been looking for.
You'll Bring
A degree in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work or Education
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Strong communication skills
Sound professional judgement
A collaborative approach to working with families and teams
A genuine passion for therapeutic work and helping people achieve meaningful outcomes
Salary
Core Practitioner
$90,000 - $105,000 + Superannuation
Proficient Practitioner
$110,000 - $125,000 + Superannuation
Full-time position
25 billable hours within a 38-hour week
Because sustainable clinical practice matters.
What We Put Around Our Clinicians
Career development
$1,500 annual professional development allowance (pro rata)
Supervision & Growth
$2,000 annual supervision allowance
In-house clinical supervision
Direct access to the Clinical Director
Regular peer consultation and case review
Resources
Laptop and mobile phone provided - with a state of the art bespoke inhouse CRM to reduce your administrative load
Therapy resources and clinical tools supplied
Access to our purpose-built Behaviour Support practice systems
Travel
99 cents per kilometre reimbursement when using your own vehicle or use our company vehicles
Flexibility
Flexible work arrangements
Autonomy to structure your week
Balance between visits, reports and personal commitments
Career Pathways
Clear progression from Core to Proficient to Advanced
Opportunities to contribute to service development
Opportunities to supervise, mentor and lead as you grow
A Great Team
Multidisciplinary clinicians who genuinely enjoy working together
Strong referral pathways
Collaborative culture across Townsville and South East Queensland
The Bottom Line
If you're looking for a job, there are plenty of Behaviour Support roles available.
If you're looking for a practice where clinical thinking matters, where supervision is genuine, where outcomes matter more than paperwork, and where you'll be challenged to become a better clinician every year, we'd love to speak with you.
Join a team that still believes Behaviour Support can be done properly.
Journey Connect.
Clinical.
Curious.
Courageous.
Life-changing.

📌 Behaviour Support Practitioner / Therapist (Townsville)
🏢 Journey Connect
📍 Townsville