Work with us, in a career that matters

About the Role

As a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner, you’ll:

• Deliver person-centred PBS services: assessment, planning, implementation, reporting, and review of PBS supports with customers.
• Work across community and supported settings.
• Collaborate with Therapy and Community Services teams and managers.
• Consult on PBS supports for customers without funding.
• Meet compliance requirements for identified restrictive practices.
• Support the education and training of staff with best practice PBS approaches.
• Provide clinical mentorship (if experienced).

📅 Permanent, part time position (0.6FTE). Full time may be considered.

📍 Coolbinia office with flexible work options

💰 Salary dependent on level of experience and qualification

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• If applicable, professional registration relevant to your qualification, or membership with your discipline’s association (e.g., Social Work, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Occupational Therapy).
• Current NDIS Commission registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner or willingness to obtain suitability (we’ll support you through the process!).
• Experience as a PBS Practitioner (preferred, not essential).
• Background in the Disability Sector and supporting customers with complex needs.
• Strong clinical practice skills and excellent written documentation.
• The right to work in Australia.
• Ability to complete required checks: NDIS Worker Screening, National Police Clearance, COVID vaccination, Working with Children Check, Driver’s Licence, First Aid.

Support From Our PBS Team

We’ll set you up for success with:

• PBS Pathways Program – full training and support for your registration if you’re new to PBS.
• Balanced caseloads so you can deliver quality services.
• Allocations matched to your skills and experience.
• Access to BSP tools, templates, and resources.
• Peer and supervisory support from the PBS Team and PBS Clinical Manager.
• Guidance from our Quality Governance team for compliance and best practice.

Why Ability WA?

You’ll be part of a values-led organisation making a genuine impact in the disability sector.

• Flexible hours + work from home options
• Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 
• 3 wellness days per year to prioritise your wellbeing
• Up to 12 weeks of purchased leave
• Leave loading, paid parental leave, return from parental leave bonuses
• Structured professional development
• Access to fleet vehicles & mileage claims
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team with strong, values-driven leadership
• Access to an employee assistance program 

Ready to Apply?

Click apply to submit your application including your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position. 

Closing date: 20 January 2025. 

For questions, contact: Cherie Pettit, Clinical Manager Positive Behaviour Supports 📩 Cherie.Pettit@abilitywa.com.au

Ability WA is committed to empowering all people to realise their abilities and thrive in their communities. We embrace the unique strengths of every person within our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.

We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.

Ability WA focuses on sourcing high calibre candidates through direct recruitment campaigns. Please do not send unsolicited agency CVs or contact Ability WA staff regarding unsolicited CVs.