Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

About the role

Ability WA is looking for enthusiastic Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioners who are motivated to improve the lives of people with disability. The role is based across Perth, with flexible working from home as well as office hub locations in the north (Wanneroo and Yanchep), central (Coolbinia), and south (Murdoch).

Permanent roles are available on either a full-time or part-time basis.

What you can expect

• Manageable caseloads designed to keep workloads realistic and allow meaningful impact.
• Allocations that are aligned with your skills and prior experience.
• Access to a broad set of BSP tools, templates and supporting resources.
• Ongoing peer support and supervision from the PBS team and PBS Clinical Manager.
• Guidance with regulatory responsibilities, including restrictive practices, from the PBS Clinical Manager and the Quality and Governance team.
• Structured development opportunities, including clinical supervision from an Advanced PBS Practitioner, internal learning sessions, study leave, team meetings, and chances to guide and support developing PBS Practitioners.

Benefits

Ability WA describes itself as a values-driven, caring workplace where employees are committed to helping customers work toward their goals.

• Non-profit salary packaging benefits up to $18,550.
• Three wellness days, leave loading, paid parental leave, return-from-parental-leave bonuses, and an employee assistance program.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Continued professional development supported by the organisation’s experience and shared knowledge.

About you

• You already hold, or are suitable to work at, Core, Proficient, Advanced or Specialist PBS Practitioner level, and have an NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission outcome letter with your provider number.
• If your qualification requires it, you have the relevant professional registration, such as in Social Work, Speech Pathology, Psychology or Occupational Therapy.
• You have prior experience working as a PBS Practitioner.
• You can produce high-quality clinical work and written documentation that meets NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission standards.
• You have experience in the disability sector and have supported customers with complex needs effectively.
• You hold a current National Police Clearance no older than 6 months, a valid driver’s licence, NDIS Workers Orientation Module, NDIS Worker Screening check, Working with Children Check, and COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

How to apply

Applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter explaining their suitability for the role.

Additional information

Ability WA encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every selection criterion. The organisation is committed to inclusive employment and welcomes people of all backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures.

Please note that unsolicited agency CVs should not be sent, and staff should not be contacted regarding unsolicited CVs. The organisation also reserves the right to extend or withdraw the advertisement before the closing date.

Contact

Cherie Pettit, PBS Clinical Manager: cherie.pettit@abilitywa.com.au