Job Description
Behaviour Support Practitioner (Core & Proficient)
Pay: $80,000 - $110,000 + super (experience-based) + bonuses available
Location: Sydney (Hybrid - community & home-based work)
Tradewind works with this provider across Sydney. Some Example Locations include:
- Marrickville
- Newtown
- Liverpool
- Burwood
- Parramatta
- Cabramatta
- Bankstown
- Epping
Employment Type: Full-time
Tradewind Australia is partnering with a fast-growing psychology and behaviour support organisation to recruit an experienced and outcomes-driven Behaviour Support Practitioner (Core).
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving, enjoys autonomy, and is motivated by achieving real, measurable change not just writing reports.
If you're tired of cookie-cutter work and want a role where your clinical thinking actually makes an impact, this is it.
About the Role
As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will provide specialist behavioural assessment, intervention and support under the NDIS framework. You'll work with participants with complex behaviours, including forensic, high-risk or escalated presentations, across SIL, SDA, community and home environments.
This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you will innovate, think critically, and drive meaningful outcomes with the support of a collaborative, no-micromanagement team.
Benefits
$80,000 - $110,000 + super + annual bonuses (high earnings potential)
* Hybrid work structure - office, community and home
* $1,000 annual CPD allowance
* Weekly clinical supervision & structured career pathways
* Purpose-built resources, administrative support, and digital tools
* Autonomy to manage your caseload without micromanagement
* Travel reimbursements
* Work with a high-performing team that values action and outcomes
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct functional behavioural assessments (FBA) across a variety of environments
* Develop and implement evidence-based Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs)
* Reduce restrictive practices and promote positive behaviour support
* Collaborate with families, carers, support workers and providers
* Deliver training and coaching to support staff
* Work with participants presenting with complex, high-risk or forensic behaviour
* Maintain documentation to NDIS Quality & Safeguarding Commission standards
* Provide ongoing behavioural intervention, monitoring and review
What You'll Bring
Essential
* Registered NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner (Core level)
* Experience supporting individuals with complex or high-risk behaviours
* Strong problem-solving mindset - adaptable, confident and proactive
* Ability to deliver behaviour support that leads to real measurable change
* Understanding of restrictive practice reduction and NDIS compliance
* Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills
* Driver's licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable
* Background in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Education or similar
* Experience in forensic, SIL/SDA environments or escalated behavioural cases
* Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a strong team culture
About Tradewind Australia
Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency supporting the social services, mental health, disability and community sectors. We connect skilled practitioners with organisations where they can thrive and deliver impactful work.
What Sets Us Apart
* Specialist consultants with deep NDIS and behaviour support expertise
* Transparent communication and genuine ongoing support
* Insight into organisational culture, expectations and role fit
* Candidate Experience Award winners multiple years running
We support people! not just placements.
Apply Now
If you're a passionate Behaviour Support Practitioner ready for a role that values action, autonomy and real outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and short cover letter, or contact our team:
tylar.joseph@twrecruitment.com.au
02 9000 4093
