Behaviour Support Practitioner

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ABOUT THE POSITION:

Our work in Darwin is varied and provides a strong base in working with people with a range of underlying developmental and mental health related issues.

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Posted: 05/08/2025

Closing Date: 05/09/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Darwin, NT

Job Category: Clinical Practice

Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Our work in Darwin is varied and provides a strong base in working with people with a range of underlying developmental and mental health related issues.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Given An Opportunity To Participate In Improving Other People's Lives By Delivering Person-centred Services, Working With a Range Of Clients (across The Age Span) With Various Needs (from Short-term Involvement, To Complex, Long-term Needs). This Will Involve, But Is Not Limited To

• Providing behaviour support for children and adults with complex disability and psycho-social support needs; complex mental health issues; and trauma based presentations;
• Conducting a range of assessments of a client's presenting issues and support needs, and identifying appropriate supports, interventions and service models;
• Designing, developing and implementing intervention plans and strategies;
• Facilitating the delivery of clinical frameworks and activities;
• Providing client support including clinic or home-based sessions, training and resource development;
• Working with a multidisciplinary team to optimise outcomes.
  
  

Our client groups are diverse, and while largely funded through NDIS and Territory Families, are inclusive of a wide range of presentations stemming from developmental trauma, developmental disability, neuro developmental disorders, traumatic brain injury, and mental health issues.

While our office base and primary work is in Darwin, we also offer a range of opportunities to work regionally (e.g. Katherine, Alice Springs) and within remote Indigenous communities.

The Northern Territory is an exciting mix of tropical and desert landscapes, with world leading national parks and diverse wildlife. Joining our NT team presents an opportunity to experience parts of Australia that many people never see, whilst at the same time, doing work that is impactful and interesting.

About You

Desired Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology or a related discipline (e.g.: Education; Habilitation; Social Work; etc.) relevant to the field of behaviour support;
• Minimum of 2 years experience providing direct behaviour support, and registration with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as a Behaviour Support Practitioner;
• Experience in working with people with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues and / or experiences of trauma who have complex needs;
• Experience in providing clinical and / or behaviour assessment, intervention and support in the disability, out-of-home care and / or other relevant sectors.
  
  

Due to the nature of our business, it is required that our staff:

• have a current Driver's Licence;
• have a current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening, or the ability to attain these checks;
• are willing to adhere to the Government requirements regarding vaccinations for workers in certain sectors.
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Positive outcomes and making a difference in people's lives
• Flexible and supportive environment fostering employees interests
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Regular high-quality supervision
• Commitment to quality and passion to make a difference
• Strong leadership and good reputation
• Care and support for employees
• Diversity in caseloads and the types of work we do
• Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning
• Flexible working hours
  
  

We can offer you an attractive salary package and employee benefits (including assistance with relocation costs if planning to move interstate for the role).

About Us

SAL Consulting Group is an organisation with a focus on working with complex individuals, systems and organisations across Australia. We work with children, young people and adults; people with a disability; people who have mental health support needs, people who have experienced trauma, their families, and the organisations and government departments that support them. We provide a range of customised services, including Clinical / Behaviour Support, Psychology Services, Clinical Supervision, Therapy, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Cultural Consultancy, Training and Organisational Practice and Professional Development.

SAL Consulting Group is a leader in the field of neurodevelopment, attachment and a trauma-informed (NATI ) practice. We recognise that relationship is fundamental to every aspect of our work. Through our national and international partnerships, we have access to current research that informs the work we do. We are also NDIS registered and NMT accredited, an RTO and provide psychological services under Medicare.

How To Apply

Please submit your application including a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining what interests you about the position and addressing the designated criteria.

Please note that interviews will be conducted as appropriate applications are received. To assist with preparations for the interview, shortlisted candidates will be provided with interview questions in advance. Should the right applicant be found prior to the expiration of the advertisement, no further interviews will be arranged.

If You Have Any Questions, Please Get In Touch

Julia Georgopoulos

People & Culture Officer

Email: julia.georgopoulos@salconsulting.com.au

Mobile: 0499 702 355Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesMental Health Care

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