Complex Behaviour Support Practitioner

About the role

Elvara Behaviour Support is seeking a permanent, full-time Advanced (Complex) Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner in Rockhampton, Queensland. The role leads complex PBS practice within a multidisciplinary Allied Health team, provides clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring to other PBS practitioners, and works with people with disability, their families and teams. It is a hybrid position and must be based in Rockhampton.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver specialist, evidence-based behaviour support for complex and high-risk presentations, including advanced functional assessments and high-quality PBS plans.
• Analyse behavioural data to evaluate effectiveness, reduce restrictive practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach, model and train families, support staff and managers on ethical implementation of plans.
• Provide clinical supervision and practice leadership to core and proficient practitioners.
• Ensure high-quality restrictive practice reporting and compliance with NDIS Commission and legislative requirements, including tribunal support as needed.
• Contribute to policy, practice development and service growth.

Required profile

• Postgraduate qualification and/or registration with a recognised authorising body (preferred).
• Registered PBS Practitioner with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (required by the end of probation).
• Evidence of Proficient Practitioner status or progress toward Advanced level.
• Evidence of supervising core or proficient practitioners.
• Current open driver's licence and access to a car.
• Current paid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Working with Children Check.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of the PBS Capability Framework and its evidence base.
• Understanding of restrictive practices legislation, safeguards and ethical practice.
• Ability to lead, influence and support practice change, with clear communication and stakeholder relationships.

What we offer

• Up to $15,900 tax-free and $2,500 for meals and entertainment, plus novated leasing options through NFP salary packaging.
• Exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more.
• Clear pathways from emerging practitioner to advanced practice or leadership.
• Opportunities to contribute to research and present your work.
• Support from supervisors and senior clinicians, and a team of peers studying the same coursework.