The Opportunity

The Behaviour Support Team Leader will be primarily responsible for optimizing the performance of a team of Behaviour Support Practitioners. This includes meeting billing requirements and upholding the highest quality of care standards. In addition to leading the team, the Team Leader is expected to meet their own minimum billable hours and maintain the organization's quality standards. This role is critical for ensuring team efficiency and exceptional care delivery.

As the Behaviour Support Team Leader, you will serve as a catalyst for transformation, assisting individuals in navigating their unique behavioural challenges. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, conducting comprehensive assessments to understand the root causes of challenging behaviours. With this insight, you create tailored behaviour support plans that empower individuals to lead more fulfilling lives and achieve their goals.

Applications from across Australia and New Zealand are welcome. We also welcome applications from junior and more experienced candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments with individuals to identify challenging behaviours and their underlying cause to develop individualised behaviour support plans based on applied behaviour analysis principles
• Collaborating with families, caregivers, and support teams to implement behaviour support plans effectively and provide training and guidance to stakeholders on recommended strategies
• Reviewing and auditing client files
• Managing and developing your team of clinicians (~3-5 direct reports)
• Participating in performance reviews and supporting your team to provide quality client outcomes
• Participating in training sessions and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with industry best practices

About You

• Registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner under the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework
• Demonstrated experience in providing person-centred support with individuals with complex behavioural support needs
• Knowledge of behaviour assessment and support planning
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations and experience in report writing
• NSW driver's license, Working with Children Check and Relevant National Criminal History Check
• NDIS Workers Clearance. You will be required to register with NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission at PROFICIENT level and be working towards SPECIALIST or ADVANCED
• Undergraduate Qualification in Allied Health or related discipline
• Membership with AHPRA and relevant professional body (i.e.  AAPI, APS)

What's on offer?

Anticipated Package Range: $93,000 to $130,000 plus super dependent on expertise and experience

Without trying to preempt your lifestyle - here are some examples of what has been negotiated in the past:

Study Leave - For each week the staff member included in their package the company provided an additional week
Parental Leave - Taken over varied time periods and with the company topping up the minimum allowance to maintain the standard wage
Work from Home - Or alternative hours arrangements to suit your worklife integration
Accommodation/Relocation expenses provided - Accommodation and relocation expenses provided by the company as part of the package

However this list is not comprehensive, a range of supports can be offered to help you to grow and develop mastery over your craft in a positive and supportive environment.

To apply to this exciting opportunity, please contact Cheryl on 0414 410 412 or Felicity 0414 686 523.