Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

• Are you passionate about supporting the quality of life of Autistic individuals & their families?
• Do you want to work for a profit-for-purpose organisation with great values?
• Are you curious about working in the community rather than a clinic?
• Do you want the security and support of a well-established organisation with a proven track record?

We aim to support and empower individuals on the spectrum and their families to bring about meaningful change based on functional goals. We work in partnership with the individual and their support network to identify strengths, areas of need, and develop support strategies that build capacity and work with participant's interests. We meet participants in their community setting to support building inclusive environments to suit their needs and work on transferrable skills that relate to their everyday lives.

We are currently looking for a Registered Behaviour Support Practitioner or will support the right candidate with the registration process, however will be required prior to start date. We offer a very strong individualised support and supervision structure that assists in development of learning & career goals.

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant allied health discipline (Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work etc.) or Education
• Registration for providing behaviour support services with the National Disability Insurance Scheme Commission
• Current driver’s licence, use of own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per km) and willingness to travel across your local community
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
• Working with Children Check for paid employment for the state you reside in
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ certificate. If you have not already completed the free module, click here to access it.
• You may be required to provide an international police clearance

Click here to view the position profile.

What we offer:

• $78K - $116,000K pa FTE inclusive of super + phone + laptop + reimbursement of daily work kms travelled + tolls
• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• A comprehensive and tailored induction program to support you as you develop your own caseload
• A strong individualised support and supervision structure so you know we have your back
• Permanent contracts
• Leave entitlements including paid parental leave, generous sick/carer's leave, and an annual personal day for wellbeing
• Practical internal and external professional development opportunities to keep you at the top of your game
• Internal, yearly National Conference for ongoing career development and networking
• Access to comprehensive training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and specialised training in autism to enhance your skill set
• Develop your career to work towards an area of specialisation relevant to PBS
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday purchases

To apply: Click on the "I'm Interested" button and attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. We do not accept CV's directly via email.

Applications close:31st July

Aspect reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

Enquiries should be directed to: Simone Armstrong, Operational Leader - Aspect Therapy, sarmstrong@aspect.org.au 

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au