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
Robust 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 schedule and caseload, with mobile and telehealth work
Team-oriented, neuro-affirming team culture and peer support

📌 Behaviour Support Practitioner Launceston
🏢 Bridge to Understanding
📍 Launceston