Government schools – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

- Demonstrated expertise and experience in Functional Behaviour Analysis (FBA) and positive behaviour support within educational settings.
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with teachers and school leaders to build inclusive classroom practices and improve student engagement outcomes.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, disability inclusion, mental health, and student wellbeing frameworks within school settings.
- Demonstrated experience supporting students with complex behavioural, social, emotional, and attendance-related needs.
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, coaching, and case management skills, including the ability to work effectively with families and external agencies.
- Capacity to design and deliver professional learning and contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives.

The Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP) is a member of the Wellbeing Team at Buckley Park College and reports to the Wellbeing Manager and Assistant Principal responsible for Student Engagement and Wellbeing.

The BSP is employed within the Department of Education and brings specialist expertise in Functional Behaviour Analysis (FBA), behaviour support, and student engagement. The BSP role sits within the Wellbeing Team and supports the school through specialist expertise, with targeted support provided to students, staff, and families within the parameters of Department of Education frameworks, policies, and available school resources.

The BSP works collaboratively with school leaders, teachers, education support staff, students, families, and external agencies to strengthen inclusive practice, build staff capability,



and support positive student engagement, wellbeing, and learning outcomes.

Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated expertise and experience in Functional Behaviour Analysis (FBA) and positive behaviour support within educational settings.
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with teachers and school leaders to build inclusive classroom practices and improve student engagement outcomes.
- Solid understanding of trauma-informed practice, disability inclusion, mental health, and student wellbeing frameworks within school settings.
- Demonstrated experience supporting students with complex behavioural, social, emotional, and attendance-related needs.
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, coaching, and case management skills, including the ability to work effectively with families and external agencies.
- Capacity to design and deliver professional learning and contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives.

Role

Position Summary

The Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP) is a member of the Wellbeing Team at Buckley Park College and reports to the Wellbeing Manager and Assistant Principal responsible for Student Engagement and Wellbeing.

The BSP is employed within the Department of Education and brings specialist expertise in Functional Behaviour Analysis (FBA), behaviour support, and student engagement.



The BSP role sits within the Wellbeing Team and supports the school through specialist expertise, with targeted support provided to students, staff, and families within the parameters of Department of Education frameworks, policies, and available school resources.

The BSP works collaboratively with school leaders, teachers, education support staff, students, families, and external agencies to strengthen inclusive practice, build staff capability, and support positive student engagement, wellbeing, and learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

Functional Behaviour Support

- Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA), including in-class observations, data collection, analysis, and development of behaviour support recommendations.
- Support the Inclusion team with specific students for FBA for Disability Inclusion Profile funding, and attend required DIP meetings
- Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualised behaviour support plans for students presenting with complex behavioural, social, or emotional needs.
- Provide practical, evidence-informed strategies to improve student engagement, self-regulation, attendance, and participation in learning.
- Support the implementation of trauma-informed, relationship-based, and strengths-based approaches to behaviour support.

Teacher Coaching and Capacity Building

- Provide coaching and consultation to teachers and Education Support staff in relation to Tier 1 and Tier 2 classroom strategies, positive classroom management, and inclusive practices.
- Work collaboratively with teachers to strengthen engagement for learning through reflective practice and problem-solving approach

📌 2027 Behaviour Support Practitioner ES (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne