If you are a behaviour support practitioner or an allied health professional seeking to gain registration as a behaviour support practitioner through the new entry-level pathway, this is the role for you!
Due to a growing community of clients in the Eastern Suburbs and Bayside region of Brisbane, we are seeking a passionate practitioner to join our team and deliver high-quality, person-centred Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) services.
Why Join Brain Sense?
We believe in supporting our practitioners so they can best support our participants. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and the comfort of working from home.
- Fair Expectations: A highly achievable 65% billable expectation ensuring service sustainability without the burnout.
- Financial Benefits: Salary sacrificing options and novated leasing available.
- Long-Term Security: Portable long service leave.
- Celebrate You: A paid day off for your birthday!
- Professional Growth: Regular clinical supervision and professional development opportunities
The Role
In this position, you will work autonomously from your home office and travel up to 100km to support individuals living with disabilities or dementia in their homes, schools, workplaces, and community settings.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting functional behavioural assessments (FBA) and developing evidence-based PBS Plans (PBSPs).
- Providing coaching, modelling, and capacity-building support to participants, families, and support networks.
- Monitoring and evaluating outcomes using data, incident reports, and team feedback.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including OTs, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, and Support Coordinators.
- Ensuring strict compliance with the NDIS Commission and Disability Services Act (QLD) regarding restrictive practice authorisations.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and progress notes within Halaxy.
About You
Qualifications & Registrations:
- Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Nursing, Counselling, or a related field.
- Eligibility for registration or membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., AHPRA, AASW, BSPA).
- Completion of, or progression toward, NDIS Commission PBS Practitioner registration (Core or Proficient level) — or a desire to enter via the entry-level pathway.
Experience & Skills:
- Experience developing and implementing PBS Plans under the NDIS.
- Knowledge of restrictive practice authorisations and human rights frameworks.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, or dementia.
- Excellent interpersonal, de-escalation, and report-writing communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while remaining a highly collaborative team player.
Mandatory Requirements:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate (“Quality, Safety and You”).
- Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle for travel.
How to Apply
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career within a compassionate, brain-based practice, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected].
Pay: $50.00 – $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home
Licence/Certification:
Location:
- East Brisbane QLD (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Remote
