Yooralla

Behaviour Support Practitioner – Proficient

Yooralla  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Hybrid)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

Behaviour Support Practitioner - Proficient

  • Location: Melbourne, Wurundjeri Country
  • Vacancy Type: Permanent Full-Time | Part-Time Considered
  • Applications close: 5pm on 28th August 2026

The Opportunity

At Berry Street Yooralla, we believe every person has the right to live the life they choose. As one of Victoria's leading disability service providers, we are committed to delivering person-centred, evidence-based supports that empower people with disability to achieve meaningful outcomes and live fulfilling lives.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner - Proficient to join our Allied Health team. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered PBS practitioner looking to further develop their clinical expertise while supporting people with disability to improve their quality of life through Positive Behaviour Support.

In this role, you'll manage a diverse caseload, lead the development of behaviour support plans, and work collaboratively with participants, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to create sustainable, positive change. You'll also have opportunities to mentor and supervise developing practitioners while continuing your own professional growth.

About the Role

As a Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will:

  • Manage a clinical caseload and deliver high-quality Positive Behaviour Support services.
  • Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments to understand behaviours of concern and identify strategies that improve quality of life.
  • Develop, implement and review Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans in line with NDIS requirements.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions that support participants to achieve their goals and reduce the frequency and severity of behaviours of concern.
  • Train and support families, carers and support teams to successfully implement behaviour support strategies.
  • Monitor outcomes and evaluate behaviour support strategies, including reductions in restrictive practices and improvements in quality of life.
  • Provide supervision and mentoring to Core Behaviour Support Practitioners where appropriate.
  • Champion human rights, choice, control and inclusion in all aspects of practice.

What you will bring

You are an experienced Positive Behaviour Support practitioner who is passionate about supporting people with disability and delivering meaningful, person-centred outcomes.

You will bring:

  • Experience working as a Proficient Practitioner within the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Framework.
  • Strong understanding of Positive Behaviour Support principles and human rights-based practice.
  • The ability to complete high-quality assessments and develop practical, evidence-based support plans.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with participants, families and stakeholders.
  • Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • A genuine commitment to inclusion, respect and empowering people with disability to live the life they choose.

Qualifications and Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • A tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Disability, Health or a related discipline.
  • Registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Proficient Practitioner under the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.
  • Previous experience working as a Core or Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner.
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
  • Current Working with Children Check.
  • Current National Police Check (and International Police Check if required).
  • Current Australian Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

What's on Offer?

  • Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
    Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development
  • Enjoy access to generous salary packaging benefits, allowing you to increase your take-home pay while making a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Travel reimbursement for employment-related travel.
  • Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
  • A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary environment

Find out more about Working in Allied Health Team with Yooralla

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please feel free to contact Sam Carew, Clinical Practice Lead - SBS & Psychology on 0403 142 255.

Applications including a resume and a brief cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to be submitted by 5pm, Friday 28th August

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages, please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email HR@yooralla.com.au

Berry Street Yooralla acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands People as the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Victoria where our services are located, and pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present and future. Berry Street Yooralla is committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands Peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to Berry Street Yooralla and our society.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

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About Yooralla

Designed by you, supported by us, and achieved together to support people with disability to live the life they choose.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
1918
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