Advanced Child Behaviour Specialist

Role Overview

The Centre for Positive Behaviour Support (CPBS) is a leading national organisation dedicated to making behaviour support services accessible to all. We champion a person-centred approach, specialising in thorough assessments and customised support plans that truly meet individual needs. As the foremost advocate of Constructional Non-Linear Multi-Element Behaviour Support in Australia, our team is expertly trained in this innovative framework. This empowers us to design and implement impactful programs that enhance the learning and development of our participants, whether they are self-funded or accessing support through the NDIS.

About the Position

We are seeking a certified Behaviour Analyst for a full-time role with our forward-thinking and dedicated Early Childhood Supports team in the Western Melbourne region. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your professional and clinical skills while expanding your leadership capabilities. At CPBS, we offer career progression opportunities including weekly supervision and exclusive professional development with world-renowned leaders. We also have regular team meetings and encourage future academic pursuits.

Key Responsibilities

As a Behaviour Analyst, you will report to the Head of the Early Childhood Supports team in Victoria and work as part of a multi-skilled team. Your key responsibilities will include:

- Providing individualised assessments to new participants through effectively identifying the most suitable assessment option, based on differing participant needs.

- Working in collaboration with participants, parents/guardians and other stakeholders to deliver therapeutic supports and ensure the best possible outcomes for participants, families and other relevant stakeholders.

- Delivering person and family-centred practice and providing neurodiversity-affirming intervention programs, while considering cultural diversity and other background complexities.

- Analyzing, interpreting and sharing assessment results with parents/guardians, education professionals and other stakeholders in an easily understood format.

- Supervising and coaching Behaviour Therapists, including those working towards Behaviour Analyst certification.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Successful completion of a relevant Master's level coursework in the Behaviour Analytic field.

- Active certification as one (or more) of the following: Certified Behaviour Analyst (CBA) with ABA Australia and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with the BACB.

- Solid professional experience working with individuals with disabilities.

- Experience providing behaviour analytic services to children and adolescents across a diverse range of situations and environments including the home and kindergarten.

- High level oral and written English communication skills including the demonstrated ability to prepare and finalise technical documents in a timely manner.

- Demonstrated and effective time management skills including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities set in a fast-paced environment.

- Experience supervising and supporting a team of Behaviour Therapists.

What We Offer

Working at CPBS brings many rewarding experiences as we support our participants across the lifecycle. We offer outstanding professional development opportunities and support individualised pathways to advancing the PBS careers of our people. Our professional teams are diverse, collaborative and highly skilled in their specialties. We believe every team member working with us will enjoy the flexible, growth-oriented nature of their role.

- A modern, family-friendly work-life balance and environment

- Flexible working arrangements

- Industry leading professional development with world-renowned experts in behaviour analysis

- The highest standard of training and supervision

- A rewarding bonus scheme paid fortnightly

- Paid Parental Leave

How to Apply

Only applicants with legal work rights for Australia will be considered