About us

Positive Practices' is a leading provider of behaviour support and allied health services in the Northern Territory. With a strong focus on holistic, evidence-based support, we are committed to empowering individuals with complex needs to live their best lives. Join us and be part of an organisation making a real difference in the community.

Apply now for this exciting opportunity to lead our behaviour support team in Darwin.

About the roles

Positive Practices' is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Behaviour Practitioners & Team Leaders to join our dedicated team in Darwin, NT. In these positions, you will play a pivotal part in leading our team of behaviour practitioners and delivering exceptional participant-focused services.

As a Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner you will provide advanced clinical leadership in the assessment, development, and implementation of evidence-based behavioyur support. This role ensures high-quality, compliant, and person-centred practice while mentoring practitioners and contributing to the continuous improvement of Positive Practices’ behaviour support services.

As a Team Leader you will deliver high quality, evidence-based clinical advice and professional information to a team of practitioners, persons living with a disability, families, service providers and other stakeholders. As a Team Leader you may hold a small clinical case load.

What you'll be doing

Provide expert-level behaviour support and interventions to clients with complex needs

Support and lead develop a team of behaviour practitioners, including through mentoring, coaching.

Collaborate closely with allied health professionals to ensure a cohesive, holistic approach to client care

Contribute to the development and implementation of client-centred behaviour support plans

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of behaviour support strategies, making adjustments as needed

Champion best practice and ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and regulations

Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery

What we're looking for

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Behaviour Support, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Allied Health or a related field

Extensive experience (4+ years) working as a Behaviour Practitioner, with a strong track record of delivering positive client outcomes

Demonstrated leadership or mentorship skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and develop a high-performing team

Exceptional behaviour assessment, intervention and evaluation skills

In-depth knowledge of positive behaviour support principles and the ability to apply them in practice

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams

A deep commitment to ethical practice, client-centred care and continuous quality improvement

What we offer

At Positive Practices', we are dedicated to supporting our employees and creating an environment where they can thrive. In this role, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave entitlements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Positive Practices values diversity and aims for a work force which is representative of the Australian community. Anyone from an Aboriginal, culturally diverse background and or someone who lives with a disability are encouraged to apply.

This role offers flexible working arrangements, and support with clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.

Please outline in your cover letter which position you are applying for.

Interviews will be conducted as suitable candidates are shortlisted, so don’t delay - Apply now!