Behaviour Support Practitioner, Newcastle.

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Newcastle, New South Wales

Social and Community Care

$90000 -120000 Annually

Dervla McBreen

dervla.mcbreen@curamoir-hr.com.au

35154

29-Oct-2025

On Offer

  • Competitive salary $90,000 - $120,000 + super 
  • Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
  • Opportunity to join a high-growth, well-regarded practice
  • Based in Newcastle with flexible part-time or full-time options
  • Supportive team culture with a strong focus on inclusion and impact


The Role

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with disabilities and complex needs. Working within a respected Newcastle-based practice, you will develop and implement tailored behaviour support plans that promote positive outcomes and enhance quality of life.
This is a highly rewarding position where your work will contribute not only to the well-being of individuals and families, but also to broader efforts in creating a more inclusive and compassionate community.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the underlying causes of behaviours of concern
  • Design and deliver behaviour support plans in line with NDIS requirements
  • Implement positive behaviour support strategies through direct intervention
  • Educate and guide families, caregivers, and staff to foster effective support environments
  • Track progress and make informed adjustments using data and observation
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to support holistic care
  • Respond to crises using evidence-based de-escalation techniques
  • Maintain detailed documentation to ensure compliance and quality standards
  • Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in behaviour support
  • Advocate for individuals’ rights and meaningful participation in the community


Requirements
Current registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.
A Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, special education, or a related field.
Proven experience delivering behaviour support plans, ideally with children and young people. Preferably 2 years experience.  
Strong understanding of NDIS behaviour support guidelines.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required.
Commitment to cultural sensitivity, inclusion, and person-centred practice.


For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Dervla McBreen on 0452583374 or send a copy of your resume to : Dervla.mcbreen@Curamoir-hr.com.au

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