Behaviour Support Practitioner

1 week ago

Nowra, New South Wales, Australia Aruma Full time

**Location**: Nowra or Goulburn NSW / Belconnen ACT
- ** Employment Type**:Full-time or Part-Time (3 days a week)

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Aruma, you'll enhance the lives of people with disabilities by developing positive behaviour support plans. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and work closely with individuals, families, and support networks to promote independence and inclusion.

We have a permanent full-time (38 hours/week) or part-time (22.8 hours/week) Behaviour Support Practitioner role, based in Nowra, Goulburn, or Belconnen. This hybrid position may require travel for community and clinic visits, with a travel time of up to 30 minutes.

Ideally, we're looking for someone with demonstrated skills and experience to meet the Core capability or higher (Proficient/Advanced/Specialist) for a Behaviour Support Practitioner, as outlined in the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework 2019, and who maintains suitability to deliver Specialist Behaviour Support under the NDIS.

**Perks and Benefits**
- ** Motor Vehicle Allowance**: $6,500 annually.
- ** Salary Packaging**:We're committed to supporting your professional growth with a competitive base salary, 11.5% super, and generous salary packaging benefits (NFP), up to $15,900 tax-free for living expenses, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
- ** Work Equipment Provided**: Laptop, mobile phone, headset, and a new starter pack to get you set up from day one.
- ** Team Structure**: Join a collaborative direct team of 7 dedicated practitioners.
- ** Training and Support**:

- Development opportunities under the Capability Framework for non-registered practitioners, with internal growth options and support toward alternate pathways and supervision.
- Supervision provided to meet individual requirements and facilitate dual roles in allied health, as needed.
- ** Study Leave**:

- 5 days of paid study leave per year for professional development.
- Support for some educational expenses after the probation period.

**About you**
- You're passionate about making a real difference in people's lives.
- You have a background in psychology, social work, or a related field.
- You're familiar with positive behaviour support frameworks and practices.
- You're compassionate, solution-focused, and thrive in a collaborative environment.
- You have experience working with individuals with complex behaviours and can stay calm in challenging situations.
- You have excellent communication skills and can work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

**About Us**

Aruma is a leading Australian for-purpose, values-driven organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities live the life they envision. Operating across Eastern Australia, Aruma supports over 5,000 individuals, employs more than 5,000 staff, and boasts an annual turnover of around $500 million. The organisation is undergoing significant transformation as the NDIS and social and technological advancements reshape the landscape of disability support in Australia.

**How to Apply**

**Application Process**

Please refer to the attached document for further details. Referrals are warmly welcomed and greatly appreciated At Aruma, we are dedicated to upholding human rights and fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is respected and valued.

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