Predictive Recruitment Partners has been engaged by Cognilab Learning Pty Ltd to find an exceptionally talented and highly organised Clinical Operations Manager, who has a strong foundation in Applied Behaviour Analysis and or Precision Teaching, to oversee the growth and development of its team and ensure program excellence.

About Cognilab
Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Cognilab Learning is dedicated to redefining educational methodologies. Its specialised clinic employs Precision Teaching and Direct Instruction methodologies to foster impressive learning advancements, working with learners to elevate their cognitive and academic abilities.

The Cognilab mission is to empower every learner through science driven effective practices and individualised programming, leveraging the principles of behaviour and learning science to ensure they reach their highest potential in a nurturing and uplifting environment.

Guided by a vision to transform outcomes for learners by joining science and passion to the essential teaching components of fluency and mastery of skills, Cognilab plays a vital role in guiding and supporting learners in their learning journey, fostering both their intellectual and personal growth governed by principles of using the most effective methods available and having the highest expectation of possibility.

About the role
Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Clinical Operations Manager role is a newly established position. Its purpose is to oversee and manage the operational and clinical functions of Cognilab. It plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery of programs for typically developing students as well as students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

The role is responsible for managing the team of learning coaches and other staff, maintaining program quality, and driving growth to support organisational goals, while evoking a passion for the Science of Human Behaviour in the team.

What you'll be doing
On a day-to-day basis, it will see you:

• Developing, supervising and implementing ABA and Precision Teaching programs tailored to individual learner needs
• Ensuring the accurate collection of data
• Analysing and monitoring progress to maintain program fidelity and achieve fluency and mastery goals
• Collaborating with schools and parents to communicate outcomes of intervention
• Leading, training, evaluating, and providing mentorship to a team of therapists and interns
• Coordinating staff schedules and ensuring adequate coverage of student sessions
• Identifying opportunities to grow enrolments
• Overseeing daily operations and maintaining quality control measures
• Tracking and reporting on key performance metrics
• Ensuring compliance with standards, guidelines, and relevant regulations

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a passionate and highly experienced Board Certified Behaviour Analyst who has vast experience in implementing programs with a wide variety of learners.

About you
You probably describe yourself as a lively, fluent, and thorough person who is careful with the rules and likes to ensure things are done with precision and accuracy. You enjoy taking the lead in conversations and challenging the norms. While you work at a fast pace, you never compromise on the quality of the work you deliver.

You are self-disciplined and respond best in an environment where expectations are clearly defined, and standards of quality and accuracy have been pre-established. You are results-oriented and look to data and evidence when analysing trends, outcomes, or new concepts.

You pride yourself on honing your expertise in the specialised field of Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching and apply both knowledge and ingenuity when faced with roadblocks to learners’ progression.

Your ability to communicate and respond empathetically to highly sensitive enquiries or complaints is one of your superpowers. You share the organisation’s goal of using the most effective teaching practices based on data and learner goals, and are prepared to advocate for the organisation, in order to get timely profound outcomes.

In every role you’ve held, you willingly and authentically take a powerful stand for every member of your team, and you are vulnerable enough to ask for help and coaching to promote your own growth and development.

What we offer
At Cognilab Learning, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive, rewarding, and fun work environment. As a member of our growing team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• State-of-the-art learning resources and technology
• Opportunities to be part of a growth model that could impact a large number of learners

What you must have to apply for this role:

• A minimum of 5 years’ training/experience in ABA and, or Precision Teaching
• Advanced training in behaviour analysis
• Master’s degree (M.A or M.S) or equivalent; and/or four to six years related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst accreditation

You will also be highly regarded if you can demonstrate:

• some fluency with: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, MAC OS (including mobile versions), Zoom, Quizlet, Dropbox, PDF Expert, video capture software, Trello, network hardware and software, scheduling software
• an ability to project training outcomes and use standard celebration charts to measure learner, staff and organisational performances.

Sound like your dream job?
If your answer is yes, please take the following steps to complete The Predictive Recruitment Partner’s application process:

1. Cover letter - every applicant is required to provide a cover letter addressing the role criteria. If you’re not sure how to write a relevant cover letter, type “SEEK how to write a cover letter” and access the free template SEEK provides.

2. Resume - every applicant is required to provide an up-to-date resume.

3. Assessment - every applicant is required to complete a short 5-minute assessment, the link for which will be sent to you upon receipt of your cover letter and resume.

You must complete ALL of the above steps for your application to be considered compliant (failure to complete all steps will result in your application not being progressed).

Applications close: June 15th, 2025