Behavioural Support Practitioner, Newcastle

Behavioural Support Practitioner EDUCARE Specialist Services Charlestown, Newcastle, Maitland and Hunter NSW (Hybrid) Psychology, Counselling and Social Work (Healthcare and Medical) Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights Behaviour Specialist Position — Transform Lives and Grow Your Career Employer: EduCare Specialist Services Job Type: Full Time Location: Charlestown, Australia Salary: Negotiable upon experience Overview Make a meaningful difference every day with one of the Hunter region's leading multidisciplinary medical-health practices. About the Opportunity EduCare Specialist Services is seeking an experienced and passionate Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our dynamic team. This role offers the chance to provide life-changing support to children, teens and adults with disabilities, while working within a professional, highly collaborative, and deeply values-driven environment. As part of our behaviour support team, you will deliver compassionate, evidence-based services that empower families, build capacity, and help young people reach their full potential. Supported by a multidisciplinary network — including Psychiatry, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and more — you'll be joining a workplace committed to excellence, growth, and genuine teamwork. What You'll Do Conduct functional behaviour assessments and analyse behavioural needs. Develop high-quality, person-centred Behaviour Support Plans aligned with NDIS guidelines. Provide direct intervention using positive behaviour support approaches. Train, coach, and guide families, carers and educators to ensure consistent implementation. Monitor progress using data-driven analysis and adjust plans to support continuous improvement. Collaborate effectively across disciplines to deliver holistic and integrated care. Respond calmly and safely to incidents, using sound de-escalation principles. Maintain accurate and compliant documentation to meet NDIS standards. Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practice. Advocate for the rights and dignity of children and young people with disabilities. What We're Looking For NDIS-registered Behaviour Support Practitioner (current at time of application). BSP Proficiency level qualification (preferable); Degree-level desirable. 3-4+ years of experience supporting children, teens and adults with disabilities. Strong understanding of NDIS behaviour support requirements. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a high-functioning team. Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a strong commitment to person-centred practice. Ideally some experience with restrictive practices Our Values Empathy — providing compassionate, family-centred support. Respect — upholding dignity and celebrating diversity. Collaboration — working as one with families and professionals. Excellence — delivering evidence-based, high-quality practice. Integrity — acting with transparency and professionalism. Why Join EduCare? Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team. Make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of people with disabilities. Access ongoing professional development and supervision. Be part of a respected organisation committed to high-quality care and innovation. Benefit from generous terms and conditions of employment including incentive bonuses Please submit: A cover letter addressing the selection criteria Your current CV Desirable: a recent photo Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.