Registered Behaviour Support Practitioner

About Ability Action Australia

Ability Action Australia is a national provider of therapy services dedicated to assisting NDIS participants across all ages (0-65 years). We focus on improving clients' daily lives by enhancing their access to resources, developmental outcomes, independence, health, and wellbeing.

Job Description

In this role, you will support vulnerable community members by serving as an advocate and role model. Your key duties include:

• Assessing, creating, and implementing evidence-informed support plans
• Formulating meaningful goals and practical strategies within a positive behaviour support framework, prioritizing the elimination of restrictive practices
• Enhancing the knowledge, skills, and capacity of those supporting participants, including family, carers, and friends
• Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements allowing you to select your desired hours and days
• Competitive compensation package including generous base salary, car allowance, phone, laptop, and salary packaging options such as novated leasing
• Work-life balance with opportunities to work remotely, from office or clinics, and within the community
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within Ability Action Australia and its parent company, MedHealth
• Supportive culture driven by strong values focused on delivering exceptional client service

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered as a Suitable or Core NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner
• Completed a degree-level qualification in an allied health discipline or related field (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Social Work, Psychology)
• Proven experience in developing, applying, and/or reviewing behaviour support plans
• Demonstrated passion for working within the Disability sector

Additional Information

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQI individuals, veterans, carers, and Indigenous Australians. We are committed to equitable hiring and will accommodate accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.