Behaviour Support Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Assist NDIS participants, families, and carers to manage challenging behaviours and develop new skills
• Complete thorough assessments to understand behaviour triggers and identify risks
• Develop comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans and provide guidance for consistent implementation
• Maintain a caseload with ongoing monitoring, support, and necessary adjustments
• Develop meaningful goals and practical strategies using a positive behaviour support framework
• Work to eliminate restrictive practices in home and community settings
• Build the capacity and strengths of those supporting participants, including family and friends
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Requirements

• Extensive experience working within the NDIS framework
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviours
• Strong report writing skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable plans
• Excellent time management and organisational skills for caseload management
• Commitment to person-centred practice and reducing restrictive interventions

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree-level qualifications relevant to providing support for behaviours of concern

Benefits

• Industry leading salary plus kilometre reimbursement
• Professional Development allowance and ongoing training opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work model (home, community, office, and clinic)
• Salary packaging options and Performance with Purpose Reward and Recognition Program
• Access to Fitness Passport and staff referral schemes
• Provided equipment including a laptop and smartphone

About the Company

Ability Action Australia is a national NDIS provider supporting thousands of participants across more than 300 locations. We deliver a wide range of Allied Health services, including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Behaviour Support, Psychology, and Exercise Physiology, with a focus on empowering lives and delivering outstanding service.