The role of the Behaviour Support Practitioner is to work closely with clients and their support system to collaboratively develop strategies that can improve their quality of life, understand their needs and reduce behaviours of concern. The Behaviour Support Practitioner develops and implements individualised Behaviour Support Plans to achieve optimal outcomes for clients, with the assistance of clinical and allied health teams as required. We pride ourselves in maintaining a close working relationship with one another and ensure a self reflective practice is of a high priority.

We are offering a permanent full time contract, based in our Capacity Building team, located in our Oats Street site in East Victoria Park however we have very flexible options to work from home or other Brightwater locations in the metro area.

 Brightwater can offer you:

• The ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay by approximately $10,000 each year
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
• 5 extra days leave a year
• Fully funded Professional Development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private Health benefits and discounts

 Your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Manage a caseload of Behaviour Support/discipline specific referred clients
• Work closely with the PBS and Allied Health teams
• Undertake comprehensive functional behaviour assessments and develop person-centred behaviour support plans in accordance with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Quality Indicators) Guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with the client, family and relevant service providers to ensure understanding of client behaviours to evidence client needs
• Plan, coordinate and manage community-based meetings/visits with clients, services and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate and complete records of work activities in accordance with legislative and Brightwater requirements, including billing, information security and privacy
• Provide leadership in relation to identifying areas for improvement and use a continuous improvement approach to problem solving
• Participate in ongoing professional development as required of a Behaviour Support Practitioner under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Commission’s Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework

 The be successful in this role, you will possess the following attributes:

• It is desirable that you are registered as an Allied Health professional with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or membership with relevant professional body (where AHPRA registration not applicable) and/or significant relevant behaviour support training and experience
• Have met the requirements for registration as a Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Commission’s Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework
• Sound understanding of policy, Practice Standards and legislation relating to NDIS Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practices; this includes functional behaviour assessments and development and implementation of positive behaviour support plans
• Experience providing training, education and coaching to staff and clients’ support system
• Proficiency working in Microsoft Office suite and client management systems (Carelink+ desirable)
• Working knowledge of Safety and Health legislation; NDIS Act 2013 and Disability Act 2006; and, where relevant, the Aged Care Act (1997), Aged Care Quality Standards and the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI)
• Current WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence and reliable, licensed transport with comprehensive insurance
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate obtained within the last 12 months.

 About Brightwater

With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core.  We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease, and acquired brain injury.

If you are passionate about helping people pursue the dignity of independence and have a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive, and courageous then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria to address.

Applications should be submitted through Brightwater’s online portal by 28 June 2025, however, Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Lisette in recruitment via email [email protected] 

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