About us

Bridge to Understanding (BTU) is an NDIS-registered allied health provider based in Launceston, offering positive behaviour support, occupational therapy, play-based therapy and early intervention. Our approach is neuro-affirming, trauma-informed and person-centred. We work alongside participants, families and support networks to build understanding, not just manage behaviour.

About the role

You'll deliver positive behaviour support to NDIS participants across Northern and North West Tasmania, in person, mobile and via telehealth. Your work will include comprehensive behaviour support plans, working with participants, families, carers and support workers to put strategies in place and build their capacity, restrictive practice reduction, and working within Tasmania's Senior Practitioner authorisation arrangements.

Key responsibilities

- Deliver comprehensive behaviour support plans, including interim plans

- Work with participants, families, carers and support workers to put strategies in place and build their capacity

- Undertake restrictive practice reduction and work within Tasmania's Senior Practitioner authorisation arrangements

- Complete progress reviews, reports and NDIS documentation within agreed timeframes





- Work with support coordinators, therapists and other providers

About you

- Assessment as suitable to deliver behaviour support by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, at Core level or above, or eligibility to be assessed

- A relevant tertiary qualification, for example in psychology, occupational therapy, social work, speech pathology or education

- Experience with NDIS participants, ideally including autistic people and people with intellectual disability

- An active ABN, plus your own professional indemnity and public liability insurance

- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration, or willingness to obtain them

- A current driver's licence and reliable vehicle for mobile work

- Strong report writing and a respectful, neuro-affirming practice style

Benefits

- Pre-Intake, invoicing and other support handled by our admin team

- Report templates and practical support with Senior Practitioner applications

- Flexible hours and caseload, with mobile and telehealth work

- Team-oriented, neuro-affirming team culture and peer support

📌 Behaviour Support Practitioner (Launceston)
🏢 Bridge to Understanding
📍 Launceston