Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
One organisation offering packaging and 15 weeks parental leave
Opportunity to join a high-growth, well-regarded practice
Versatile part-time or full-time options
Supportive team culture with a strong focus on inclusion and impact
Jobs in Newcastle and Central Coast
On Offer
- Competitive salary $90,000 - $135,000 + super
- Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
- One organisation offering packaging and 15 weeks parental leave
- Opportunity to join a high-growth, well-regarded practice
- Flexible part-time or full-time options
- Supportive team culture with a strong focus on inclusion and impact
- Jobs in Newcastle and Central Coast
The Role
As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with disabilities and complex needs. Working within a respected Newcastle-based practice, you will develop and implement tailored behaviour support plans that promote positive outcomes and enhance quality of life.
This is a highly rewarding position where your work will contribute not only to the well-being of individuals and families, but also to broader efforts in creating a more inclusive and compassionate community.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the underlying causes of behaviours of concern
- Design and deliver behaviour support plans in line with NDIS requirements
- Implement positive behaviour support strategies through direct intervention
- Educate and guide families, caregivers, and staff to foster effective support environments
- Track progress and make informed adjustments using data and observation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to support holistic care
- Respond to crises using evidence-based de-escalation techniques
- Maintain detailed documentation to ensure compliance and quality standards
- Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in behaviour support
- Advocate for individuals’ rights and meaningful participation in the community
Requirements
- Current registration as a Core, Proficient or Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner.
- Proven experience delivering behaviour support plans, ideally with children and young people. Preferably 2 years experience.
- Strong understanding of NDIS behaviour support guidelines.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required.
- Commitment to cultural sensitivity, inclusion, and person-centred practice.