Behaviour Support Practitioner

24 hours ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia e6bbe0aa-7253-48ca-b8ff-a466f44fba04 Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

The Role

We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our Junior School Wellbeing Team at Ballarat Clarendon College. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our youngest learners.

In this role, you will work closely with a small, dedicated team to nurture the social, emotional and physical development of primary-aged students. You will help children build confidence, resilience and a positive sense of self - whether in the classroom, on the playground or within our wider school community.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing social, emotional and behavioural support to students.
  • Facilitating small group programs such as friendship groups and social skills sessions.
  • Collaborating with teachers to support classroom engagement and emotional regulation.
  • Assisting with the implementation and review of Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
  • Maintaining accurate and confidential records of student progress.
  • Liaising with parents, carers and external professionals to ensure holistic support.

Knowledge, skill and qualification requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience supporting students with challenging behaviours in a school setting.
  • Strong knowledge of child development and age-appropriate intervention strategies.
  • Ability to provide effective counselling and 1:1 support for children with additional wellbeing needs.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of child safety, mandatory reporting and wellbeing frameworks.
  • A valid Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (Psychology, Social Work, Education, Disability and Developmental Education) or currently studying.

Our School

Ballarat Clarendon College is a co-educational school for day and boarding students. Approximately 2,000 students attend the school. Clarendon is unrivalled as Victoria's top co-educational school with an unwavering commitment to excellence, evident in both our VCE results and in the outstanding contributions our school and students make to the community.

Throughout a student's time at Ballarat Clarendon College, our focus is to maximise their competence, skills and capacity so that, at the end of their time at the school, when they stand on the threshold of their future, they can choose their heart's desire.

How to Apply

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Applications close 04 December 2025

Please apply, including a cover letter and resume. Current Working with Children Check and Police Check is required.

Ballarat Clarendon College values diversity, embraces difference and nurtures a connected, safe and respectful community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sexualities and genders.

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Child Safety Commitment

Ballarat Clarendon College is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students through its Child Safety Framework and an ongoing focus on ensuring a culture of child safety is promoted and maintained. The school adheres to clear policy and procedural frameworks that ensure compliance with the mandated Child Safe Standards.

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