Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

2 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Independent Kids and Adults Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

We are looking for a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our team. Our organisational vision statement is

''There are no limits to what I can do, be, achieve''. That's what you will get in your employment at Independent Kids and Adults. We want the best for you, our team, and our clients.

We promise to:

  • Allow you time to learn
  • Provide structured opportunities to reach your professional goals
  • Access to a wide variety of assessments, and equipment
  • Provide a supportive and inclusive work environment
  • Collaborate with a creative group of allied health professionals
  • Support your creativity and vision
  • Deliver an ethical service and work environment
  • Have fun along the way

Why are we different?

We are an independent business that values individual growth and ensures your employment meets your personal and professional needs.

  • Structured 10-week onboarding process
  • Collaborative weekly multidisciplinary professional development sessions
  • Structured supervision program including 1:1 and peer supervision with our experienced staff
  • Wide range of resources
  • Internal professional development videos and resources
  • Access to free confidential external counselling service through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Ability to adapt your work to meet your changing needs and interests
  • $1500 Professional Development budget
  • Dedicated Operations Team to support you
  • Experienced Therapy Assistants
  • Dedicated team member to make individualised resources and social scripts
  • Flexible work hours - full/part-time hours, fortnightly RDO's
  • A management team that respects your right to disengage from work and actively encourages your to do so
  • Our Director of Business Operations will meet with you regularly to provide professional support and career advice and support

About the role:

We are seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our team and play a crucial role in enhancing the well-being and independence of individuals. We are passionate about fostering an inclusive environment and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients with a range of needs.

In this role, you will:

  • Develop positive behaviour support plans to improve participant's quality of life
  • Undertaking thorough behavioural analysis
  • Support and educate families and carers to implement positive behavioural strategies
  • Work within the delegation and policies of the NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission, best practice and Independent Kids and Adults
  • Implement strategies and measure outcomes
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team

Essential Criteria:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in allied health (Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Speech Pathology, Mental Health Nursing, Teaching) or extensive experience working in behaviour support
  • Clinical knowledge and expertise in providing behaviour assessments and demonstrating comprehensive behaviour support planning skills
  • Experience in providing clinical and/or behaviour assessment, intervention and support in the disability sector

If you are looking for opportunities to flourish as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, we invite you to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this position to our Director of Business Operations Lee Richardson at We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dedicated team

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