Behaviour Support Practitioner Core/Proficient/Advanced

We're a passionate, collaborative and forward-thinking team of therapists, with one thing in common – the desire to make a positive difference to people's lives.

If you are a therapist who wants to make a difference and enjoys working with a passionate, collaborative, and supportive organisation, Kern is the place for you.

Whether working with individuals and their families in the hospital, aged care, or community settings, we want to set the standard for allied health services in WA.

We believe that by successfully developing different and better ways of delivering therapy, we will positively raise the bar for what people will expect from their therapy service provider.

Why work with Kern?

At Kern, we understand that your passion and interests, a friendly and welcoming culture, coupled with a support structure aligned to your needs are key in ensuring a high-quality team member experience. To support you in the next step in your career, what you can expect when you work for us is;

• A diverse caseload based on your interest areas and passions. Our goal is to provide you with the diversity to keep you interested, whilst providing you with a real sense of challenge and professional growth
  
• A genuine values driven organisation with a huge emphasis on support
• Commitment to a high quality, compassionate and supportive client experience through the Kern Supports Model. We believe in a 'team around the person' approach to help our participants achieve their goals and live their best lives
• A carefully designed onboarding experience program crafted to help you achieve your professional goals and aspirations, with as much mentoring as you need
• A dedicated leadership team committed to the Kern coaching and development framework designed to accelerate your growth, career progression and job satisfaction

What's in it for you:

• A market competitive salary and a mileage allowance, paid at 99 cents a km
• Kern Wellness Days ** an additional weeks leave on top of your entitlements
• Flexibility designed your way to suit your lifestyle needs – part-time and full-time roles available, the choice is yours
• A technology package to allow you to work from anywhere
• A $200 Personal Resource Allowance – build your own therapy resources kit
• So much professional development we cant even put a $$$ on it
• Apply directly to us and receive a $2,000 sign on bonus *

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner you will ideally be experienced working across the lifespan with people who have a range of diagnosed disabilities.  You will use your enquiring mind and person-centred approach to support individuals, families and carers in identifying strategies to increase their quality of life, delivering positive outcomes for people with complex support needs. You will be collaborative in your approach, partnering with families, health professionals and support workers, as well as individuals and organisations in the broader community.

In this role, you will be supported by our Behaviour Support Clinical Team Leader and Clinical Services Manager, plus other Behaviour Support Practitioners. Working in an interdisciplinary team alongside our dedicated OTs, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Exercise Physiologiost and Allied Health Assistants, you will have an opportunity to be a part of our Team around the Person model and approach.

There is also potential for clinicians to hold a separate caseload of discipline specific cases, if applicable.

What you will need to bring:

• A desire to provide optimal care for your clients, using your existing skills, but more importantly by pursuing continuous professional growth and improvement

• Commitment to Kern's values of Seek to Understand; Play, as a Team; Different, Better; and Passionate about the Kern Way

You should have the standard qualifications:

• A valid working with children check
• Relevant Behaviour Support Qualifications [Core/Proficient or Advanced]
• Have a minimum of 2 years experience as a BSP [desirable]
• A valid West Australian drivers' licence
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

If you are excited by the sound of this opportunity and want to work in an organisation that offers a world class experience for you, APPLY NOW, via Seek. If you would like to find out more, get in touch with Amanda Hardwick on or email

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