Behaviour Support Practitioner

We are a national therapy services provider. Every day and in many ways, we are here to help NDIS participants – children, adolescents and adults (0-65 years) – get more out of life today

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Job Description

Location: Community-based role | Company: Ability Action Australia

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of people with disability? Do you want to be part of a company that champions professional growth, values-driven work, and a supportive team culture?

Ability Action Australia is growing — and we’re looking for our next Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP) to join our incredible team, supporting NDIS participants in the Gympie region.

Whether you're an experienced BSP or come from a strong background in the disability sector, we want to hear from you

What You’ll Do

As a BSP, you’ll work with adults and children in community settings, supporting them and those around them to live more empowered lives. Your role will involve:

- Conducting person-centred assessments and planning with NDIS participants, families and carers
- Developing and implementing evidence-based, positive behaviour support (PBS) plans
- Promoting the elimination of restrictive practices through education and practical strategies
- Working collaboratively to build capacity in families, carers, and support networks
- Acting as a role model for best-practice service delivery
- Being part of a multidisciplinary team with a shared mission to make a difference

What’s In It for You?

At Ability Action Australia, we believe in supporting those who support others. Here’s what you can expect:

What's in it for you?

As you support many, we support you. We offer:

Benefits– Professional Development allowance, staff referral scheme, Fitness Passport… just to name a few

Flexibility & Work-life balance– Combine the convenience of working from home with the social interaction of working in the community plus thesupport of a local hub

Excellent remuneration– Industry leading salary + km reimbursement+ laptop + smartphone + Performance with Purpose Reward and Recognition Program + salary packaging options

Career progression– Access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and long-term goals combined with professional development opportunities withAbility Action Australia and our parent companyMedHealth

Passionate and uplifting culture– You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on deliveringoutstanding service to NDIS participants

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will have:

Extensive experience working within the NDIS framework and supporting individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviours

Qualified Behaviour Support Practitioners or professionals with extensive experience in the disability sector

Degree qualifications preferred in either OT, Social Work, Teaching or Speech Pathology

Passion for supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours

Strong report writing skills and the ability to translate assessment findings into clear, actionable plans

Excellent time management and organisational skills to balance a dynamic caseload

Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

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