Behaviour Support Practitioner - Core, Proficient or Advanced Levels

About Outcomes Connect Australia

At Outcomes Connect Australia (OCA), we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where Behaviour Support Practitioners can thrive. Since 2018, OCA has been empowering practitioners to enhance their clinical confidence, apply evidence-based approaches, and pursue best practice within a collaborative and governed national framework.

Role Overview

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner registered with the NDIS Commission, you will positively impact the lives of people with disabilities by promoting their rights, reducing behaviours of concern, and improving quality of life. Your responsibilities include assessment, planning, delivering, and evaluating individualized support plans in close collaboration with clients, their families, and your multidisciplinary team.

Key Duties

• Conduct client assessments and engage in person-centred planning to identify needs.
• Develop meaningful goals and practical strategies aligned with The Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework, with a focus on eliminating restrictive practices in various environments.
• Create, implement, and review evidence-based behaviour support plans within complex settings.
• Ensure plans reflect client strengths, passions, and aspirations.
• Empower and build capacity among families, carers, and other support persons.

Support and Development

• Receive weekly individual clinical supervision from experienced Behaviour Support Practitioners and access group supervisions.
• Engage in national onboarding and ongoing learning programs focused on positive behaviour support.
• Benefit from resources such as fortnightly learning sessions led by advanced practitioners and an extensive library of over 100 materials.
• Create personalized Continuing Professional Development plans to progress from Core to Advanced practitioner levels.
• Opportunity to specialize in practice areas, leadership, or case management with ongoing clinical support.
• Access to internal leadership roles, secondments, and adjunct positions.

Work Culture and Benefits

• Join a values-driven team that celebrates achievements and supports colleagues.
• Flexible scheduling with remote and community-based work options.
• Manageable caseloads designed to respect your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary package including superannuation, performance rewards, and $600 annual Health and Wellbeing subsidy.
• Salary packaging options available to optimize your compensation.

Candidate Profile

• Current registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner with the NDIS Commission and experience in positive behaviour support provision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal influence.
• Proficient computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Residence within a 30-minute drive of Mullumbimby, NSW.

Qualifications

Degree-level qualifications relevant to supporting individuals with behaviours of concern are highly desirable.

Additional Information

OCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to welcoming diverse candidates, including people with disabilities, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, veterans, carers, and Indigenous Australians. We support recruitment adjustments for accessibility needs and value contributions from all team members.