senior specialist behaviour support practitioner

Department of Human Services

Job reference: 693646

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

• Contribute to positive change for people with disabilities
• Vibrant, committed and supportive team
• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

About the Business

Our Disability and Specialised Services Division provides valuable support to the South Australian community through direct service delivery, inclusion policy and sector reform work. As a registered NDIS provider, they supervise and help with everyday tasks to support people living with disability to live as independently as possible. The Division also encompasses quality and clinical services and the DHS Equipment Program.

Role Details

Providing high quality specialist behaviour support services, professional clinical supervision, advice and consultancy, and education around appropriate psychosocial interventions, positive behaviour support principles and strategies, and service development and practice, to clients, staff of DHS Disability Services, management and stakeholders as required.

• Providing leadership, clinical supervision and education within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Formulating complex clinical assessments and demonstrate a strong knowledge of evidenced based disability and mental health clinical and psychosocial interventions.
• Providing specialist high quality specialist behaviour support assessment and intervention programs to support clients.
• Delivering services to clients of Disability Services for Older Australians (DSOA) and participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), in accordance with the goals outlined in their NDIS Plans, providing a service that aligns with the NDIS practice standards and quality indicators provided by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
• Working collaboratively with clients, their families, and carers to improve support provided to people exhibiting behaviours of concern in a way that is respectful of peoples' human rights, puts the client at the centre of planning, and aims to improve quality of life for clients with disabilities.
• Contributing to multi-disciplinary team management of complex client referrals (i.e., advise the team on client's mental health status, liaise with psychiatry services as required.)

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.

Employment-related Screening Check required.

Some out of hours work may be required.

Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

Essential Qualifications:

An appropriate degree or equivalent qualification in Disability & Developmental Education, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or Speech Pathology which entitles registration or membership with the relevant allied health profession's board. Occupational Therapists and Psychologists must be registered as a health practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Role Status: Term up to 30/10/2026

Salary Range: $104,180-$111,746 (AHP3)

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Robert Peake, Email:

Diveristy and Inclusion

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive work environment. If you require any assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us at and a member of our team will get back to you.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

Applications close: 28/08/2025 11:30 PM