Practice Lead - Specialist Behaviour Support

• Full-time permanent position based in Melbourne
• Increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging
• Lead a dynamic and high-quality clinical team

About Us

Community Solutions Group makes a difference in people’s lives - supporting them to achieve their goals and working with them on their pathway to possibilities. We deliver a broad range of services focused on the wellbeing and independence of individuals, families and communities across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.

About the Role

Working closely with our other Senior Leaders and your network of Behaviour Support Practitioners in the Specialist Services Team, you will be responsible for leadership of Specialist Behaviour Support across Melbourne. You will have responsibility for all components of Behaviour Support delivery including mentoring your team and ensuring services are delivered to NDIS participants according to best clinical practice, regulatory obligations and within the scope of each person’s plan. 

You will be the point of contact for providers, the NDIA, Quality and Safeguards Commission and the Victorian Senior Practitioner; and will work with your team to meet targets whilst ensuring best practice and excellent stakeholder relationships.

About You

You will have knowledge and experience in working with people with intellectual disability who have complex and challenging behaviours. You will also have a strong understanding of good clinical practice, the jurisdictional requirements in Victoria and Commonwealth Legislation as these relate to Positive Behaviour Support and the context in which Behaviour Support is provided, including for people subject to restrictive interventions.

You will also have:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications including in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Developmental Education or similar areas of Social and Behavioural Sciences
• Qualification in Positive Behaviour Support would be an advantage however are not essential
• Experience in a leadership position in the human services sector and demonstrated ability to drive results at an individual and team level
• An understanding of the regulatory environment in which NDIS providers operate
• Commitment to the highest possible quality in providing positive behaviour support and the ability to communicate that to your team
• Endorsement as Proficient or Advanced Practitioner under the Commission’s Capability Framework

Benefits and Perks

• Salary Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free, and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
• Use your pre-tax income to purchase a new or used car, saving on both the purchase price and running costs
• Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance, selected Kia vehicles and white goods at Harvey Norman
• Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport
• Supportive induction and learning opportunities
• 6 week’s paid parental leave for primary carer
• Free coaching and counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and Recognition Program

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Please click "apply" to submit your application and join #TeamPossible today! 

Community Solutions encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.