Behaviour Support Practitioner

About Shrink & Co.

Shrink & Co. is a mental health and specialist behaviour solutions provider focused on psychology, psychiatry, and behaviour support. Operating from locations in Gold Coast, Queensland and Tweed Heads, New South Wales, the company serves a growing client base across Southeast Queensland and Northern NSW.

Vision and Purpose

We envision a world where mental and behavioural health solutions are accessible to all, delivered by the right expert, addressing the right challenge, at the right moment. Our purpose is to be a comprehensive source for mental and behavioural health services.

The Role

The Behaviour Support Practitioner is a vital member of our Behaviour Insights Team (BIT), an interdisciplinary group managing clients with neurodiversity and intellectual disabilities. Unlike a traditional solo caseload, our team model deploys several professionals collaboratively for each client.

The BIT brings together experts from Education and Health Sciences disciplines, ensuring clients receive diverse, skilled support tailored for complex behavioural challenges. The Practitioner operates under the BIT Team Leader and works either collaboratively with or as a Lead Practitioner alongside the team.

Candidate Profile

This role suits allied health practitioners—including psychology graduates not yet on the 4+2 or 5+1 accreditation pathways—as well as those from teaching or education backgrounds with a keen interest in neurodevelopmental conditions like ASD, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. Continual professional development, multidisciplinary supervision, and team-based learning are integral to this position.

Employment Terms

• Permanent full-time role; part-time options negotiable
• Competitive salary package with permanent employee entitlements
• Access to Shrink & Co. employee benefits
• Dedicated continuing professional development and supervision time, including weekly Masterclass sessions and individual interdisciplinary supervision with psychiatrists
• Provision of a dedicated MacBook for work

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong focus with innovative and effective problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients and colleagues
• Optimal time management to organize and prioritize workload efficiently
• Accountability for own outcomes in alignment with company objectives
• Proficiency in formal and informal writing, especially report composition
• Ability to align personal goals with organizational mission
• Exceptional interpersonal skills supporting collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfill role expectations and deliver positive outcomes
• Contribute to client satisfaction and meet financial targets
• Collaborate with clinical service fulfillment teams to ensure effective service delivery

Mandatory Requirements

• Registration or eligibility to register as a Behaviour Support Practitioner with NDIS
• Clearances including NSW Working with Children’s Check, Queensland Blue Card, and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Satisfactory vaccination status
• Valid driver’s licence

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Current Behaviour Support Practitioner registration with NDIS is advantageous
• Experience supporting behaviour and neurodevelopmental disorders in any environment
• Background in neuropsychological assessments and report writing beneficial

Additional Information

This opportunity is ideal for experienced or emerging Behaviour Support Practitioners interested in growing their expertise within neurodevelopment in a thriving, client-centered organization. Candidates are invited to submit their updated CV and cover letter electronically. A detailed position description will be shared with shortlisted applicants.