About Lifestart

At Lifestart, we believe in Empowering Potential. Our purpose is to empower children and young people with disability or developmental concerns to reach their full potential, in partnership with their families and communities. Guided by our core values — Empowerment, Equity, Collaboration, and Impact — we're committed to making a meaningful difference in their lives. Join our team and help foster the potential that changes lives every day.

Our Therapy and Behaviour Support team partners with families to provide tailored therapy supports, helping children and young people achieve their goals and thrive in their communities. We are a dedicated group of allied health and behaviour support professionals driven by making a lasting impact.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner (Proficient or Advanced) to join our Therapy and Behaviour Support Team in Rhodes. This role will be supporting clients in Southern Sydney and the Sutherland shire areas and travel to our Rhodes office will be required as needed.

Lifestart provides Positive Behaviour Support to children and young people using a capacity building model, working alongside the person with disability, their family and support networks across all of the environments the person accesses.

Responsibilities:

Engage in collaborative goal setting with families and complete Functional Behaviour Assessments to identify areas of need and support the development of practical evidence-based support strategies.

Develop person centred Behaviour Support Plans that uphold the rights of people with disability, improve quality of life and reduce the use of restrictive practices.

Work with a varied caseload alongside a team of experienced allied health professionals including speech pathologists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

Build the capacity and confidence of families, teachers and support workers to implement positive and proactive strategies and skill building programs through direct coaching and mentoring support.

Continue to develop your expertise through high levels of supervision and support to progress through the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework practitioner levels.

About You - Skills and Experience

NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner at Proficient or Advanced level. Core level will be considered depending on experience.

Professional experience, or demonstrated commitment to working with children and young people

Experience and/or interest in using person and family centred, strength-based approaches

Highly organised, and able to work with technology in a changing environment

Understanding of inclusion, cultural sensitivities and the needs of diverse communities

Align with Lifestart’s values and believe you would be a great fit

Valid Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC) Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Fully vaccinated for the Covid-19 Virus (3 doses) or accepted medical exemption certificate

Current driver’s licence and use of own car

Why Join Lifestart?

At Lifestart, we pride ourselves on our reputation within the disability sector. You’ll be joining a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team where your contributions are valued. We offer:

Competitive salary plus superannuation and leave loading

Increase your take-home pay with up to $6,500 salary packaging

Additional leave benefits including an extra week of paid leave in December, extra personal leave, and cultural/ceremonial leave

Flexible working conditions, including hybrid options

Access to novated vehicle leasing, travel allowances, and expense reimbursements

A strong focus on employee wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career pathways in both clinical and leadership roles

Access to structured professional development, supervision, and peer support

Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families

How to Apply

If you believe you are a good fit for Lifestart after reading the above information, we look forward to receiving your application. Please include your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Expression of Interest closes: Friday 18th April 2025

For more information, visit www.lifestart.org.au/careers or contact our Recruitment Team on (02) 8526 8504.

Lifestart is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applications from people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Your unique contribution is valued at Lifestart.

We are currently not accepting introductions by recruitment agencies.