Behaviour Support Practitioner

About Ability Action Australia

Ability Action Australia is a nationwide provider of therapy services. The organisation supports NDIS participants across all age groups, from children and adolescents to adults aged 0 to 65, with a focus on helping them improve independence, wellbeing, access, development, and day-to-day functioning.

Role overview

In this position, you will assist vulnerable community members by serving as both an advocate and a positive example. Your work will centre on building practical, evidence-based supports that improve outcomes for participants and the people around them.

Key duties

• Assess needs, design support strategies, and deliver evidence-informed behaviour support plans.
• Create practical goals and tailored interventions using positive behaviour support principles, with a strong focus on reducing and eliminating restrictive practices.
• Strengthen the capability of families, carers, friends, and others who support participants in their daily lives.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated support.

What the organisation offers

• Flexible scheduling, with the option to choose your working days and hours.
• Strong compensation package, including a generous base salary, car allowance, phone, laptop, and salary packaging options such as novated leasing.
• Work-from-home flexibility, along with office/clinic and community-based work options.
• Clear pathways for professional learning, career development, and growth within Ability Action Australia and its parent company, MedHealth.
• A values-led, supportive team culture focused on delivering excellent service.

About you

To succeed in this role, you should understand the responsibilities of a Behaviour Support Practitioner, bring relevant allied health or related tertiary qualifications, and have practical experience with behaviour support planning. A genuine commitment to supporting people in the disability sector is essential.

Additional information

If this opportunity interests you, you can express your interest by contacting Carla Morris at 0430 652 332 or emailing c.morris@abilityactionaustralia.com.au. A more casual conversation is also possible via LinkedIn if you prefer. The company welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and actively promotes inclusion and accessibility.

Equal opportunity and inclusion

The team includes more than 3,500 people across Australia and values different life experiences, skills, and perspectives. The employer is committed to equal opportunity and welcomes people with disability, including those with mental health conditions, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI communities, veterans, carers, and Indigenous Australians. Recruitment adjustments can be made to accommodate accessibility needs.