Behaviour Support Practitioner - Core

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
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Before you Begin:
Learn more about becoming a Behaviour Support Practitioner

Positive Behaviour Support is a niche industry within the NDIS framework, so it’s important to understand the industry, the role, and what’s required before applying to work with us.

Click below to read these important resources we have written for you.

How to become a Behaviour Support Practitioner
The Behaviour Support Practitioner Role
The Four Levels of the BSP Role

We’re on the hunt for Core Behaviour Support Practitoners!

Remote – Full-time Position
Multiple Locations across Victoria
5x positions available!

Welcome to an exciting opportunity with Insight PBS as a Behaviour Support Practitioner at the core level. If you have a desire to support individuals in the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and you enjoy working in a positive and supportive setting, this position may be your perfect match .

Job Description

In this role, you will collaborate with a dedicated team and provide Positive Behaviour Support services to individuals with a range of disabilities or mental health needs. You will focus on enhancing quality of life, reducing behaviours of concern, and promoting the rights of participants. You will work closely with a Team Leader, who will coach you and monitor your progress, ensuring you can develop and grow in your daily practice. You will be assigned less complex clients to begin with, and will use evidence based strategies to address their support needs .

 

Tailored Support: Enjoy a caseload matched to your expertise, regular clinical support, supervision, and peer reflection sessions aimed at fostering your professional growth.

Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

    • Complete functional and risk assessments to understand the underlying causes of behaviours

    • Develop and implement strategies and interventions to improve quality of life for participants

    • Collect and use data to review and refine interventions as needed

    • Work alongside families, carers, support workers and other stakeholders to ensure strategies in Behaviour Support Plans are effective

    • Provide training and guidance to key stakeholders in implementing interventions

    • Promote ethical, quality focused, and person centred support

    • Adhere to all relevant legislative, moral and organisational guidelines, including policies on restrictive practices

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Relevant qualification or experience in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, or another NDIS recognised field

  • Understanding of key behaviour support approaches, assessments, and data analysis

  • Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively, with willingness to participate in supervision

  • Sound computer literacy

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • A genuine interest in making a positive difference for individuals with disabilities

Position Description

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5-Star Employer of Choice

At Insight PBS, we believe that the way we support our team is just as important as the way we support participants. In 2025, HRD named us one of its 5-Star Employers of Choice, a recognition based directly on staff feedback.

Our people highlighted our supportive culture, genuine opportunities for development, and fair, transparent remuneration. For us, this award reflects the daily commitment we make to creating a workplace where staff feel valued, respected, and equipped to thrive.

When you join Insight PBS, you’re joining a team that has been publicly recognised for its professionalism, integrity, and dedication to setting high standards across the disability sector.

Perks of the Job

Competitive Salary + Bonus

Bring your expertise to a role that values and rewards your contributions with a competitive package + super + bonus incentives.

Impact

Have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives all across Australia.

Professional Development

Here, you’ll find a vibrant and inclusive culture, committed to nurturing your excellence and encouraging your professional growth.

Work-Life Balance

Our strategy ensures team members can flourish in their roles while still making space for life’s precious moments. We empower you to shine professionally, without sacrificing your cherished life outside of work.

Supervision

You’ll be added into a supportive team environment with regular supervision to help you build your capability.

Build your career

Work with a variety of clients across different age groups and needs to build your career progression pathways as you develop your skills and experience.

Benefits of being an Employee

All Insight PBS practitioners are full time employees, not contractors. While other job ads out there might be promising higher starting salaries, no KPIs or work your own hours, there are significant pitfalls that you won’t find out until you’ve started work. At Insight PBS, you’ll have the peace of mind knowing you’re supported at every stage of your career including:

Superannuation

As an employee, Insight PBS will pay you the full 12% of superannuation. Every paycheck. For as long as you’re here.

Leave

Insight PBS employees have full access to Annual, Sick, Personal, Grievance, Mental Health, Parental, Study, Community Service and Long Service Leave. As a contractor, you earn no Leave.

Backed by SCHADS

All our employees are on the SCHADS award. This means you’ll be paid what you’re owed every paycheck. You will only be required to work FT hours (38/week). You will not be expected to work overtime or on weekends. 

Professional Indemnity

All Insight PBS staff are covered for Professional Indemnity Insurance, protecting you in the event of any claims for alleged negligence or breach of duty arising from an act, error or omission in the performance of professional services. In a contractor role, you are personally liable for any wrongdoing or claims made against you.

Team Leaders & Mentorship

Don’t be left in the dark to fend for yourself. Being an employee at Insight PBS means being part of a team and working together. Each practitioner is allocated a mentor and a team leader to help you through your whole career here.

Admin, Finance & Marketing Support

Insight PBS has a full Administration, Finance and Marketing team that supports you with: Invoicing, following up on payments, service agreements, uploading BSP’s, finding new referrals, finding new business and communicating with stakeholders. 

Our Guiding Principles

Quality & Safety

Insight PBS is continuously developing processes and procedures that protect and promote the human rights of people with disabilities.

Transparency

Insight PBS believe that transparent and clear communications are the key for building trusting relationships between our staff, participants and other key stakeholders.

Communication

There is not one problem that can’t be solved through open, honest, and respectful communication. Insight PBS partner with our clients to achieve great things.

Respect

Towards our staff:
Our staff are active and valuable contributors to the development of our service.

Towards external stakeholders: 
External stakeholders are vital to Insight PBS process and our supports are delivered with respect, empathy and compassion to all.

Continuous Improvement

Insight PBS have structured processes in place to ensure the organisation as a whole is continuously learning, especially from the latest research.

The development of our supports are continuously reviewed, as we do get feedback from staff, participants, and other stakeholders.

Meaningful Change

Insight PBS exist to help to create meaningful change in our society. Our goals are to improve the Quality of Life of all who we interact with.

We aim to deliver practical and effective strategies, based on a deep understanding of the person that we are assisting. We also check in with all who implement the plan to ensure the strategies are effective.

Interested?

Start by downloading and reading the full Position Description below:
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If you’re ready to take the next step in your career at Insight PBS, we’d love to hear from you. Please review our available roles and submit your application via seek by sharing;
  • Your current CV
  • A cover letter explaining why you’re interested in joining Insight PBS.
  • Insight PBS will not consider your application if there is no cover letter
  • Copies of relevant qualifications and registrations
At Insight PBS, we proudly support diversity in all its forms. We understand applying for roles can be challenging and nerve-wracking, especially if you have unique needs or preferences. If we can provide additional support, accommodations, or make any changes to help you feel comfortable and set you up for success, please reach out directly at people@insightpbs.com.au.

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There are 5 current open positions in Victoria. Please apply for the position that is closest to where you are currently living.

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