About Snapdragon Support Services
Snapdragon Support Services is a growing NDIS provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports to individuals living with disability, psychosocial disabilities, and complex support needs.
Our team is passionate about empowering participants to live meaningful lives through innovative, trauma-informed, and evidence-based support. We work alongside participants, families, carers, and professionals to create positive outcomes while promoting dignity, choice, control, and human rights.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner / Clinical Lead to lead and oversee all Behaviour Support services across the organisation.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership position responsible for the clinical oversight, governance, quality assurance, and compliance of all Behaviour Support services delivered by Snapdragon Support Services.
You will provide leadership and supervision to Behaviour Support Practitioners while maintaining your own caseload of participants with complex behavioural presentations. The role will involve working closely with participants, families, support teams, allied health professionals, schools, accommodation providers, and external stakeholders to achieve meaningful outcomes.
You will play a key role in ensuring all Behaviour Support services meet NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements and align with best-practice Positive Behaviour Support principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all Behaviour Support services across the organisation.
- Provide supervision, mentoring, and clinical support to Behaviour Support Practitioners.
- Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments.
- Develop and review Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans.
- Support participants with complex and high-risk behavioural presentations.
- Provide guidance regarding restrictive practices and reduction strategies.
- Review and approve Behaviour Support documentation.
- Maintain oversight of NDIS Commission reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards and relevant legislation.
- Participate in participant care team meetings and case conferences.
- Support organisational growth and service development.
- Promote a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
About You
You are a highly experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner with strong leadership skills and a passion for supporting people with complex needs.
You possess excellent clinical reasoning, strong report-writing skills, and the ability to mentor and develop others.
You are confident managing challenging situations while maintaining a person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach.
Essential Requirements
- Registration as a Core or Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner with the NDIS Commission.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Behaviour Support.
- Minimum 2 years' experience supervising or mentoring Behaviour Support Practitioners or clinical staff.
- Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Intellectual Disability
- Psychosocial Disability
- Complex Trauma
- Mental Health Conditions
- Forensic Presentations
- High-Risk Behaviours
- Restrictive Practices
- Extensive experience completing:
- Functional Behaviour Assessments
- Interim Behaviour Support Plans
- Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans
- Restrictive Practice documentation and reporting
- Extensive knowledge of the NDIS Commission Behaviour Support Portal.
- Strong understanding of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements.
- Strong understanding of the NDIS Code of Conduct.
- Strong understanding of Restrictive Practice legislation and reporting obligations.
- Excellent written communication and report-writing skills.
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree or higher in one of the following disciplines:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Pathology
- Nursing
- Education
- Human Services
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Other relevant Allied Health discipline recognised by the NDIS Commission
Mandatory Requirements
- NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner Registration.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Working with Children Check (NSW).
- Current National Police Check.
- Current Driver Licence.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate.
- Professional Registration (where applicable).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Clinical supervision and peer support.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
- Supportive leadership team.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people living with disability.
Why Join Snapdragon Support Services?
At Snapdragon Support Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that values collaboration, innovation, respect, and professional growth.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate organisation and play a key role in shaping the future of Behaviour Support services across our region.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner looking to step into a senior leadership position and make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
Snapdragon Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences.
Pay: $70,000.00 – $117,989.12 per year
Work Location: In person
