Company Description Newcastle Anglican, part of the Diocese of Newcastle, has served communities across the Newcastle region and broader Current South Wales for over 175 years. Guided by the vision “People flourishing because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus,” the organization focuses on outreach and inclusive support for people of all ages and backgrounds. Its network spans more than fifty parishes and operates through key agencies including Anglican Care, Samaritans, and Newcastle Anglican Schools.

These agencies deliver disability, youth, children’s, community, aged care, and education services, supported by a large and active volunteer base.

Newcastle

Anglican continues to grow mission-shaped communities, offering diverse opportunities for professionals committed to social impact and community wellbeing.

Role Description The Behaviour Support Practitioner is a full-time, on-site role based in Newcastle NSW, focused on providing evidence-informed behavioural support to individuals receiving care and community services. In this role, the practitioner conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized behaviour support plans, and collaborates with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to implement positive behaviour strategies. Daily tasks include monitoring client progress, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and organizational policies.

The practitioner provides coaching and training to staff and caregivers on positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques, and participates in case conferences and service reviews.



The role also involves contributing to quality improvement initiatives, promoting safeguarding practices, and supporting a person-centred, strengths-based approach that aligns with Newcastle Anglican’s mission and values.

Qualifications

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Education, Behavioural Science, or a related human services discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in behaviour support, positive behaviour support planning, and working with people with disability, mental health needs, or complex support requirements.
- Strong assessment, case management, and report-writing skills, with the ability to develop practical, person-centred behaviour support plans.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build respectful relationships with clients, families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of relevant safeguarding, disability, and community services frameworks, and commitment to trauma-informed and rights-based practice.
- Ability to work autonomously on-site, manage competing priorities, and maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Proficiency with standard office and case management software, and readiness to learn organization-specific systems.
- Current professional registration or membership (where applicable), background checks, and clearances required for working with vulnerable people.
- Experience in faith-based or values-driven community organizations is beneficial, with alignment to Newcastle Anglican’s mission of supporting people to flourish.

📌 Behaviour Support Practitioner (Newcastle)
🏢 Newcastle Anglican
📍 Newcastle