Lutheran Care is a forward-thinking, not-for-profit organisation providing essential support to those who need it most. Our diverse programs include emergency relief, financial counselling, family support, foster care, housing and homelessness services, and disability services. We believe in walking side by side with everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Elcies Disability Care (EDC), part of Lutheran Care, provides services to clients with disabilities who are in receipt of an NDIS plan. We offer person-centred, evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to a broad range of age groups and presentations with complex needs. EDC provides opportunities for PBS practitioners to build their caseload portfolio, receive regular clinical supervision, and progress along the NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner Capability Framework.

About the Role:

As a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will:

• Support children and adults with disabilities to achieve their goals by increasing quality of life and reducing or eliminating restrictive practices.
• Lead the development and implementation of Positive Behaviour Support plans based on functional behaviour assessments.
• Mentor and support junior and developing PBS practitioners.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver best-practice support.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the PBS team through training, supervision, and innovation.
• Represent Lutheran Care in external forums and build strategic partnerships.

What’s in It for You?

We believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join Lutheran Care, you’ll enjoy:

• You're Amazing Day – a day off just for you!
• Paid parental leave
• Access to free, confidential counselling sessions
• A kind and awesome workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, including hybrid work and compressed hours
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a. to maximise your take-home pay
• Opportunities to lead, innovate, and shape service delivery

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Essential Criteria:

• Registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (Proficient or above).
• Tertiary qualifications in Allied Health, Social Work, Developmental Education, or a related field.
• Experience in developing and implementing PBS plans and conducting functional behaviour assessments.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.
• NDIS registered ‘Suitable’ PBS Practitioner – endorsed as proficient.
• Strong understanding of the NDIS and experience working towards NDIS plan goals.
• Ability to manage a caseload, meet billable targets, and work both independently and collaboratively.

Desirable:

• Experience in academic or research partnerships.
• Ability to integrate best-practice research into service delivery.

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to hear from you! For a confidential chat about the role, contact Jessica Howe on 0418 396 835.

Applications must include:

• A cover letter
• A current resume

To apply and view the full Job Description, visit: https://www.lutherancare.org.au/vacancies/

Applications close: Friday 23rd May 2025

We may close this role early if we find the right candidate—so don’t wait!

Lutheran Care embraces diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.