Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Toowong, Queensland, Australia Early Start Australia Full time

At Early Start Australia, we work with children, their families and young adults to provide the best start to grow, develop and reach their full potential.


We are looking for a passionate PBS Lead Clinician who wants to make a real difference in the lives of Queensland families.

Be based at any ESA clinic in Queensland


You'll work with a team of dedicated allied health and client support professionals, coaching, supervising and providing PBS services while sharing ideas and knowledge to contribute to a holistic care approach for our wonderful clients.


You'll be supported by a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, delivering services in one of our well-equipped clinics, at client's homes, schools and via telehealth.


Why we want you at Early Start Australia

  • Your passion for making a difference and engaging with families
  • Your desire to thrive in your career, own what you do and grow professionally and personally
  • Your enthusiasm, team spirit, fresh ideas and cando attitude
  • Your exceptional communication and collaboration skills

What's in it for you:

You'll find plenty of team spirit at your Early Start Australia clinic.

We like to celebrate the everyday moments that make a big difference in the lives of our clients, and the team of people that make them happen.

And we're passionate about helping you to achieve your career goals.

You'll be rewarded by a range of great benefits, to develop you as a professional and to look after your wellbeing, including:

  • Dedicated and paid time for professional development and a generous professional development allowance
  • Bonus payment scheme for achieving great outcomes and exceeding targets
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Personal and professional development virtual courses through the MCI Institute (part of the APM Group)
  • Peer recognition program and annual ESA awards events to celebrate our achievements
  • Discounts on every day and extraspecial purchases
- from groceries to movie tickets

  • Wellbeing benefits including discounted health insurance and access to Sonder, a personal safety app community

Key responsibilities

  • Coach and mentor PBS Practitioners from our new beginners through to Proficient practitioners i.e. plan development, report writing
  • Manage a clinical caseload of more complex clients
  • Ensure all PBS practices and interventions are compliant with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards, NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018, Services Agreement and ESA's Code of Conduct
  • Maintain a strong clinical knowledge to ensure high level services
  • Identify and implement intervention approaches and strategies that are evidence based, holistic, clientcentred and outcome driven
  • Utilise and provide a range of assessment tools & techniques
  • Support clients and other stakeholders to develop and review support PBS documentation
  • Approach risk in a positive way to achieve quality of life outcomes, whilst ensuring that safeguards are in place to maximise the rights of people and protect the most vulnerable
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and clinical audits to be able to contribute to the growth of the team while maintaining clinical standards
  • Works with Regional Manager to develop community relationships to develop and promote the service

Selection criteria

  • Have a tertiary degree that is OT, SP, SW, Psychologist, BCBA Registered or eligible for registration with AHPRA or other relevant body
  • Advanced PBS Practitioner with at least three years' experience working with people with a disability and their families
  • Have delivered PBS services under NDIS and submitted interim, comprehensive and progress reports
  • Supervision experience working with coaching and supervision strategies
  • Have previous experience working in an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary team
  • Experience in person and family centred practice
  • Significant experience in planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating a range of clinical interventions relevant to people with a disability
  • The ability to develop and deliver therapy based programs and assessments
  • Thorough understanding of Restrictive Practices and experience training other practitioners

About Early Start Australia
Early Start Australia is working towards a brighter future for all Australians.

Providing allied health therapy services at over 45 clinics throughout Australia, our clinics are well connected so our clinicians can learn from experts across the country.


Our team of Allied Health professionals, including speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists, offer therapies to support all ages, needs and abilities with a strong focus on care for children.


Early Start Australia is a part of the APM Group, a global health and human services provider now enabling better lives for more than 2 million people each year.

APM helps people to find employment, improve their health and wellbeing, and particip

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