Are you an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner looking for meaningful work in a values-driven organisation?

At Uniting WA, we’re building a team of passionate practitioners to deliver high-quality Positive Behaviour Support that genuinely makes a difference. Whether you’re an early-career practitioner building your foundation, or an experienced clinician ready to lead, we want to hear from you.

About the role

We’re currently recruiting across multiple levels of practice to grow our Behaviour Support team. The role will involve:

Developing and implementing Functional Behaviour Assessments and Behaviour Support Plans in line with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements

Maintaining documentation, reporting, and compliance standards

Engaging collaboratively with families, providers and multidisciplinary teams

Advocating for participant rights and promoting social inclusion

Meeting billable targets and working within service budgets

Participating in ongoing learning and development and reflective practice

About you

We’re looking for professionals who are:

Excellent communicators — able to engage with diverse participants and stakeholders

Flexible and responsive to individual needs

Passionate about human rights, inclusion, and ethical practice

Motivated to grow in a supportive environment

Comfortable working both independently and within a team

So, if this sounds like you, keep reading as there are a few more things Uniting WA will need you to have such as:

Relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience with professional development)

Considered suitable by the NDIS Commission or registered as a Behaviour Support Practitioner

Knowledge of the NDIS (Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support) Rules 2018

NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working with Children Check

WA Driver’s Licence

Why Uniting?

We're bold and respectful, compassionate, and imaginative. We will support you to belong and thrive. We value social and cultural diversity, and we're committed to a safe workplace.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued, and heard.

Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, stand for a just society and support individuals and communities to be valued and connected.

What we offer

Extra annual leave, salary packaging (up to $15,900 a year), discounts on health insurance and on-the-job-learning are just some of the reasons to apply for this role with us. You’ll also be joining a supportive team who value your individual skills and life experience and want to see you thrive.

You will have access to:

Salary packaging up to $15,900/year

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Access to a diverse team of experts across homelessness, justice, children’s services and more

Our Behaviour Support Role Framework & Salary

At Uniting WA, we’ve built a clear, structured pathway for Behaviour Support Practitioners. Roles are aligned to experience, capability, and contribution:

Level 1 - Behaviour Support Practitioner: Entry level practitioner with minimum ‘Core’ registration with less than 2 years’ experience and / or are developing their capability under supervision Salary range: $85,128 – $93,862.

Level 2 - Behaviour Support Practitioner: Practitioners with 2+ years’ experience with minimum ‘Proficient’ registration. Works independently across varied participant needs and contributes to mentoring and supervision. Salary range: $97,389 – $103,457.

Level 3 - Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner: Experienced clinicians with 4+ years’ experience, minimum ‘Advanced’ or ‘Specialist’ registration and manages complex cases. Provides mentoring and supervision and contributes to service development and continuous improvement. Salary range: $106,410 – $111,925.

All roles come with clear expectations, including a minimum billable target of 5 hours per day, built into our position descriptions to support clarity and sustainability.

Ready to apply? For all enquiries, please contact Sandra via email at [email protected]

Please apply through the SEEK website, providing a covering letter together with a current resume.

A position description outlining further details will be available here