Make a Lasting Impact as a Behaviour Specialist Practitioner (Clerk Grade 9/10)

The Department of Education is seeking experienced and passionate practitioners to join our Student Wellbeing Support directorate as a Behaviour Specialist Practitioners. This is your opportunity to support inclusive, safe, and responsive school environments for students across NSW by delivering high-quality, evidence-based behaviour interventions.

We are excited to announce openings for multiple Behaviour Specialist Practitioner positions within our Student Wellbeing directorate.

• Location: Various NSW Department of Education office
• Required to work 4 days per week in identified education office location/schools.
• Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10 with base salary ranging from $125,693 to $138,510 per annum, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About the Department of Education

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We’re proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.

We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

About the Student Wellbeing Support Directorate

Student Wellbeing Support provide direct support to schools to strengthen accessible and inclusive education practice ​to maximise wellbeing and learning for students in NSW public schools​. The Student Wellbeing Support directorate includes four Student Wellbeing Support groups that service our schools across various principal networks. Student Wellbeing Support advances equitable outcomes through outcomes focused programs, systems, and processes.

Schools access our support through the one-call, Team Around a School model. The Team Around a School helps school teams to improve student learning and wellbeing practices and strengthens school and staff initiatives across the care continuum. We are a key enabler of the department’s Plan for Public Education and are committed to ensuring we provide support to schools that is efficient, effective, and easy to access.

About the role

This position will work as part of the behaviour specialist team, providing support to schools. The Behaviour Specialist Practitioner will develop and deliver high quality, evidence-based interventions and strategies to assist schools to support students with behaviours of concern in public schools across NSW.

The Behaviour Specialist Practitioner will use their skills and experiences in supporting children and young people with behaviours of concern to build the capacity of school staff and reduce the frequency and or severity of challenging behaviours. (behaviours of concern may be associated with communication difficulties, trauma, sensory needs, social skills development or disability).

The Behaviour Specialist Practitioner will work with school staff to develop tools, plans and approaches to support and build capacity in the area of student behaviour.

For further information including a full list of key accountabilities please click here to view the role description.

About you

You're a skilled practitioner with strong communication and collaboration skills, and you’re passionate about enabling inclusive education. You're adaptable, solutions-focused, and thrive in a team environment.

Key knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of current research and best practice in behaviour supports and interventions.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, psychology, Youth Work or othe allied health discipline and extensive experience in a field related to complex behaviour support.
• Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment (or willing to acquire one)
• Current and valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate with talented professionals across Australia’s largest education systemplay a vital leadership role in shaping inclusive and effectiv student wellbeing supports
• 35 hour working week
• Flexible working agreement
• Flex leave entitlements, generous holidays and leave conditions
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fitness Passport
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) & cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities for the role.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Applications close: Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 11:59pm

For role enquiries, please contact Kellie Milostic via email on [email protected]

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months