Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner (Clinical Lead)
Build and Lead a New Positive Behaviour Support Division in Far North Queensland
Location:
Cairns, QLD (Hybrid and Flexible Arrangements Available)
Engagement:
Contractor or Employment Options Available
Remuneration:
Attractive Revenue Share Arrangement (Negotiable Based on Experience)
About Progress FNQ
Progress FNQ is a dedicated, locally owned NDIS provider that has proudly supported people with disability across Far North Queensland for over six years.
We support people living with permanent and significant disabilities who are participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Our reputation has been built on delivering high-quality supports and maintaining strong cooperative relationships with participants, families, support coordinators, allied health professionals, guardians, and key stakeholders.
As an organisation, we are guided by an experienced leadership team and a highly committed workforce that is passionate about empowering people to achieve their goals, increase independence, and live meaningful lives.
Following our recent approval as a registered NDIS Behaviour Support provider, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner to establish and lead our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) division.
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to join an established organisation and play a key role in building a high-quality Behaviour Support service from the ground up.
You will work alongside our leadership team to develop the clinical framework, mentor future practitioners, and deliver evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support services to participants across Far North Queensland.
As the Clinical Lead,



you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the service while building a team of Behaviour Support Practitioners under your leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments
Develop and review Positive Behaviour Support Plans
Provide behaviour support interventions aligned with NDIS requirements
Reduce and eliminate restrictive practices through evidence-based approaches
Deliver training and capacity building to families, support workers and stakeholders
Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions
Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to Behaviour Support Practitioners
Support quality assurance and clinical governance activities
Assist in developing systems, templates and clinical procedures
Ensure compliance with NDIS Commission Behaviour Support requirements
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a practitioner who:
Is passionate about improving the quality of life of people with disability
Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
Has experience supporting participants with complex behaviours and presentations
Is confident working independently and collaboratively
Enjoys mentoring and developing other practitioners
Has excellent report writing and communication skills
Is committed to person-centred and evidence-based practice
Understands the NDIS Behaviour Support framework and legislation
Applicants must:
Be considered a Proficient, Advanced or Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner under the NDIS Commission framework
Hold an allied health qualification in Psychology,



Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Counselling, Nursing, Education or a related discipline
Have experience developing and implementing Behaviour Support Plans
Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Hold a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
Hold Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
Hold a current Australian Driver Licence
Have Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance (if contracting)
Highly Regarded
Experience across Supported Independent Living (SIL) environments
Knowledge of restrictive practice authorisation processes
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Experience working in regional and remote settings
Existing relationships with support coordinators and allied health networks
What We Offer
Opportunity to lead and grow a newly established PBS division
Administrative and operational support
Established referral pathways through Progress FNQ's existing services
Professional autonomy and influence over service design
Ongoing investment in professional development
Opportunity to build and mentor your own clinical team
Attractive revenue-sharing model with significant earning potential
Why Join Progress FNQ?
This is more than a Behaviour Support role.
This is an opportunity to help build a centre of excellence for Positive Behaviour Support in Far North Queensland.
You'll join an organisation with a proven track record, strong community relationships, a commitment to quality, and a genuine passion for improving the lives of people living with disability.
If you are an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner looking for the opportunity to lead, influence and create lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner (Clinical Lead) (Queensland)
🏢 Progress FNQ
📍 Queensland