Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

- Balance your lifestyle with flexible hours, health and wellbeing supports
- Access ongoing learning, supervision, and mentoring from experienced clinicians
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to support holistic outcomes

Join National 360’s Cairns team as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, where you’ll enjoy flexible work, career growth, and a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Be part of a dynamic and supportive group of skilled Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners, where professional development is actively encouraged. In this role, you will provide services to NDIS participants of all ages with guidance and collaboration from a dedicated multidisciplinary team. You’ll enjoy a flexible working model that includes in‑home visits, clinic‑based sessions in our Cairns office, and outreach across the local community.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing and developing strong, collaborative relationships with participants, families, and stakeholders.
- Ensuring compliance with NDIS guidelines by reviewing and actively reducing restrictive practices.
- Conducting comprehensive Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs) to identify underlying needs.
- Designing and implementing person‑centred Behaviour Support Plans that promote positive change.
- Providing education and training to carers and support teams to build capacity and confidence.
- Collecting and analysing data regularly to monitor progress and inform ongoing support strategies.

For more information or to request the position description, contact Annie Roberts - General Manager of People & Culture via email at careers@national360.com.au

ABOUT YOU

We believe that talented clinicians are developed and nurtured, not just found through an exhaustive list of requirements. With that being said, there are a few requirements for our PBS practitioners, which are:

- You are endorsed as ‘Core’ or above against the PBS Capability Framework (evidence of letter of suitability from the NDIS Commission also required).
- You hold a relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Counselling, Social, Disability, Teaching or Social Sciences).
- You have full Australian working rights.
- You have prior experience in community, private or acute settings.
- You have access to your own vehicle and hold a current driver’s licence.
- You have or are willing to obtain an NDIS Workers Check and Working with children check.

ABOUT NATIONAL 360

Founded in 2006 by Heidi Long, National 360 has grown into one of Australia’s leading providers of community‑based allied health services. With 22 offices across six states, we’re known for our strong local connections and commitment to quality care. As an NDIS‑registered provider, our team delivers services in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Behaviour Support, and Early Childhood Intervention.

360 BENEFITS

As part of our team, you’ll have access to our 360 YOU and 360 Champions programs, which include:

- Generous Paid Parental Leave & Purchased Leave entitlements.
- 3 x National 360 Days/year.
- Up to 5 weeks of annual leave each year via our Purchased Leave Scheme.
- $1500 to spend on professional development annually.
- Comprehensive Clinical and Operational Development Programs, with structured career pathways.
- 24/7 access to mental health and medical support for you and your family.
- Fitness Passport and regular wellness initiatives led by our Wellbeing Committee.
- Discounted private health insurance premiums and full excess coverage for planned or emergency hospital stays.
- A laptop & mobile phone.
- Regular peer supervision & specialist mentoring.
- Novated leasing.
- Pet‑friendly offices.
- Team‐building events and funds for team celebrations.

For further detail about our industry‑leading benefits & reward programs, visit https://national360.com.au/360-benefits-rewards/

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

National 360 is committed to responding to all candidates who apply, regardless of the outcome. We strive to ensure that every candidate is treated with fairness and receives clear, timely communication throughout the recruitment process.

We welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, of any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.

Make a real impact as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner in Cairns. Deliver person‑centred NDIS support with flexible hours and friendly team.

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