Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

About the role

Ignite Healthcare is a clinician-led, community-based allied health provider working across Melbourne, offering person-centred care in homes, schools, communities and hubs. Due to its growth, it is looking for a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to join its Melbourne team. The practitioner leads by example in the hub and in the community, supporting individuals to set meaningful goals, providing evidence-based therapy and building the capacity of the person and their care team.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of funding streams such as NDIS and Home Care Packages.
• Follow a therapy cycle and complete support planning to map out participant goals.
• Provide person-centred support through coaching, problem-solving and advocacy.
• Communicate actively and openly with formal and informal supports in the participant's life.
• Complete functional assessments efficiently to guide therapy.
• Prioritise learning and development to support NDIS work and career growth.
• Manage your own calendar to suit your participants and your life.

Required profile

• Suitable as a PBS Practitioner or holding Core PBS Practitioner registration.
• Degree in Psychology, Applied Behaviour Analysis or Allied Health (Social Work, Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy) with professional registration or membership.
• Preferred: at least 8 months' experience in the NDIS framework.
• Team player able to work both collaboratively and autonomously.
• Passion for helping a diverse range of clients and ability to build rapport.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and current driver's licence.

What we offer

• Generous pay package with travel allowance, uniforms, laptop/tablet, mobile phone, bonuses, referral program and salary packaging options.
• $5,000 two-year retention bonus and up to $2,000 annually for training and courses, plus 2 days of paid study leave.
• Monthly 1:1 catch-ups with your line manager, regular clinical supervision and communities of practice.
• Flexible schedule, choice of working from home or the office, and a supportive team culture.
• EAP with up to 6 free counselling sessions per year, paid parental leave and annual leave.