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Are you an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Join Centacare and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, person-centred behaviour support that improves outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

Working within the Integrated Health and Care Pathways stream, you’ll collaborate with a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed support. This is a rewarding opportunity to influence best practice, mentor others, and contribute to meaningful, lasting change in people’s lives.

About the Role
As a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will provide specialist behaviour support services to clients with complex needs. You will lead functional assessments, develop Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs), and guide the implementation of strategies that reduce restrictive practices and enhance quality of life.
You’ll operate within a strong governance and compliance framework, ensuring all supports align with legislative requirements and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional and risk assessments to inform behaviour support strategies
• Develop and review Positive Behaviour Support Plans, including those involving restrictive practices
• Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions tailored to individual client needs
• Provide expert advice and guidance to families, carers, and support teams
• Mentor and support developing practitioners within the team
• Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and best practice initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant qualification in psychology, social work, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in behaviour support, including functional assessments and PBSP development
• Demonstrated experience delivering positive behaviour support services to children
• Strong knowledge of NDIS legislation, frameworks, and the Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework
• Experience working with restrictive practices and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report-writing skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous learning, reflective practice, and professional development

Why Join Centacare?
At Centacare, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to making a real difference. We offer:

• Meaningful work – Support individuals to live safer, more independent lives
• Professional growth – Ongoing training, supervision, and career development opportunities
• Collaborative culture – Work alongside passionate, skilled professionals
• Attractive benefits – Competitive salary plus salary packaging up to $18,550
• Values-driven environment – Strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and reconciliation

Our Commitment to Safety
Centacare is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will undergo relevant screening, including Working with Children Checks and background referencing.

Apply now and be part of a team that is transforming lives through high-quality, person-centred behaviour support.

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