Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner

• Full-time permanent position in Preston
• Combine leadership with hands-on clinical practice 
• Develop your leadership capability while continuing to support participants 

Community Solutions Group makes a difference in people's lives by supporting them to achieve their goals and realise their potential. We deliver a broad range of services focused on the wellbeing and independence of individuals, families, and communities across Queensland, Victoria, and New South Wales.

About the Role

As a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will play an important role in supporting the growth, development, and success of a small team of Behaviour Support Practitioners while maintaining a reduced caseload of NDIS participants.

This position is ideal for an experienced practitioner who enjoys supporting others and is looking to take the next step in their leadership journey. Working closely alongside the Team Leader, you will gain hands-on leadership experience while continuing to deliver high-quality behaviour support services.

You will act as a key mentor and clinical resource for your team, helping practitioners build capability, confidence, and quality practice outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mentoring and supporting a small team of 2-3 Behaviour Support Practitioners
• Reviewing behaviour support plans and providing constructive feedback to strengthen clinical practice
• Assisting with day-to-day team coordination, including leave approvals, workflow management, and operational support
• Supporting performance and capability development in partnership with the Team Leader
• Ensuring behaviour support plans, documentation, and service delivery meet quality and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining a reduced participant caseload and delivering high-quality Positive Behaviour Support services

Why This Role?

This role is designed as a genuine leadership development opportunity for practitioners who are interested in progressing their careers.

You will gain practical leadership experience while receiving ongoing guidance and support from an experienced Team Leader. As your leadership skills develop and team growth allows, there may be opportunities to progress into future Team Leader positions within the organisation.

What You Will Bring

• Degree qualification (or higher) in Psychology, Social Work, Developmental Education, Counselling, or a related discipline
• Endorsement as a Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner
• Strong understanding of contemporary Positive Behaviour Support practice
• Knowledge of NDIS and behaviour support regulatory requirements
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting less experienced practitioners
• Exceptional communication, organisational, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong administration and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Why Join Community Solutions?

• Leadership development and mentoring from experienced Team Leaders
• Opportunity to build leadership skills while maintaining clinical practice
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging benefits and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways within a growing national organisation

Intrigued?

We'd love to hear from you. Please click Apply to submit your application and join #TeamPossible.

Community Solutions encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.