Specialist Behaviour Support – AdvancedSpecialist Practitioner
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Job Summary
- Location: Melbourne Wurundjeri Country
- Vacancy Type:Permanent Full-Time Part-Time Considered
- Applicationsclose:5pm on 28th August 2026
At Berry Street Yooralla we believe every person has the right to live the life they choose. Were seeking an experienced and passionate Specialist Behaviour Support (SBS) Advanced/Specialist Practitioner to join our Allied Health team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability.
In this rewarding role youll deliver high-quality Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) services using evidence-based trauma-informed neuro-affirming and rights-based approaches. Youll work alongside individuals families carers and support networks to improve quality of life reduce behaviours of concern and build meaningful lasting outcomes. Youll also have the opportunity to mentor practitioners contribute to specialist programs and help shape best practice across the service.
About the Role
As an Advanced/Specialist Practitioner you will:
- Deliver person-centred Positive Behaviour Support services to people with disability and complex support needs.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based behaviour support strategies.
- Support individuals families and care teams to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to Core and Proficient PBS Practitioners.
- Contribute to specialist initiatives and programs including services supporting young people in out-of-home care and other complex cohorts.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions skill development and capacity-building supports.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and with key stakeholders across health education child and family services and community sectors.
- Champion human rights choice control and inclusion in all aspects of practice.
What you will bring
Were looking for a practitioner who is passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes and building the capability of others.
You will have:
- Extensive experience supporting people with disability and complex needs.
- Strong knowledge and experience in Positive Behaviour Support and other evidence-based intervention frameworks.
- Well-developed communication advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working across complex service systems including disability mental health child protection family services justice housing or healthcare.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership supervision and mentoring.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- A person-centred strengths-based approach and genuine commitment to human rights and inclusion.
- The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary environments and build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Registration as an Advanced or Specialist Practitioner under the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current Australian Drivers Licence.
- Access to a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel as required.
- International Police Check and Disqualified Carer Check (where applicable).
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development - Enjoy access to generous salary packaging benefits allowing you to increase your take-home pay while making a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
- A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary environment
Find out more about Working in Allied Health Team with Yooralla
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion please feel free to contact Sam Carew Clinical Practice Lead - SBS & Psychology on.
Applications including a resume and a brief cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to be submitted by 5pm Friday 28th August
We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. Youll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email
Berry Street Yooralla acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands People as the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Victoria where our services are located and pay our respects to ancestors and Elders past present and future. Berry Street Yooralla is committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands Peoples unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land waters and seas and their rich contribution to Berry Street Yooralla and our society.
Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe child friendly and child empowering everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background ability ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation spirituality or religion.
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About Company
Yooralla is one of Victoria's leading disability support providers for quality support services for people of all ages and needs in homes and the community
