Behaviour Support Practitioner - Proficient

Some recent feedback from our current Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners about why they enjoy working at Able Australia:

“I like that the role often involves working with diverse individuals and addressing numerous behaviours and situations, making it varied and interesting. Also, I love the flexibility to work from home!”

“I like the ability to be present with the client and the team and make a real difference on the ground through implementation, you really get to see the change you're making first-hand,”.

“We're all encouraged to find time to develop and evolve as practitioners to make sure the support we deliver is of a high standard. “

“The level of trust and respect we get from the manager to be autonomous and complete our hours under a hybrid model makes you want to turn up each day and return that trust in spades.”

If this sounds like a team of like-minded professionals, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Location: Ipswich, QLD

Employment Type: Ongoing / Full-time

Salary: $90,000 per annum, plus super and NFP salary packaging

You will be part of a team providing consultation, Behaviour Support planning and staff training, and will be supported to continue to develop your skills and expertise in Positive Behaviour Support.

As a growing team there is ample room for you to continue developing your practice, with professional development and consultations available with our Allied Health team and our Centre of Excellence in Deafblindness.

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

• Relevant qualifications in either; Behaviour Support, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Allied Health, Disability or other relevant field
• Registered with relevant professional body (eg AHPRA/AASW etc)
• Demonstrated skills and experience to meet the Proficient Capability - Behaviour Support Practitioner as outlined in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission – Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework and maintain suitability to deliver Behaviour Support under the NDIS
• Experience providing training, supervision and support to diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of the State Disability Services Acts and National Quality and Safeguards Framework as they apply to restrictive practices and Behaviour Support.

For further information regarding the role and its requirements, please refer to the position description attached. PD_Positive_Behaviour_Support_Proficient_Jan 2024.pdf

At Able Australia we offer:

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits (pay less tax and take home more earnings!) in addition to above award conditions.
• Flexible starting times and working from home options offering a better work/life balance
• Collaborative and positive team environments where your ideas matter
• Able Rewards program offering discounts to a variety of retailers
• Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop your career and progress.

ABOUT ABLE AUSTRALIA

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services across Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and Queensland. For over 50 years we have proudly supported people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness to achieve their goals.

Committed to Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice and we strive to ensure our clients live better days, every day.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form. You will need to upload your resume, cover letter, and address the selection criteria as per the position description. We appreciate the time you have taken to prepare and submit your application and we are committed to responding to every applicant.

Early applications are encouraged.

For any questions or more information please contact Yvette Hyde on 0448 878 714 Yvette.Hyde@ableaustralia.org.au.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position.As part of the Able Australia’s recruitment and selection process, applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks as required, applicants will be subject to, but not limited to, the following checks: National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable), NDIS Worker Screening Check, Right to Work in Australia, vehicle and drivers licence, and a current professional registration