Behaviour Support Practitioner

About the Role

At Aruma, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. We are currently seeking a compassionate Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our team in Shoalhaven Heads, NSW. This permanent full-time role involves developing and executing positive behaviour support plans aimed at improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and engage closely with individuals, families, and carers to foster independence, inclusion, and dignity.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement evidence-based behaviour support strategies tailored to individual needs.
• Engage with individuals, their families, carers, and other professionals to provide holistic, person-centered support.
• Offer training and guidance to support staff to ensure consistency in applying behaviour support approaches.
• Regularly evaluate and update support plans in response to progress and changing needs.
• Act as an advocate to uphold the rights and dignity of individuals, treating them with respect and kindness.

Candidate Profile

• Deep commitment to positively impacting the lives of people with disabilities.
• Educational background in psychology, social work, or related fields.
• Knowledge and experience with positive behaviour support frameworks and methodologies.
• Requirement to complete a self-assessment for NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner registration or submit applicable entry-level practitioner declarations and relevant evidence such as behaviour management or wellness plans.
• Ability to remain calm and effective when managing complex behaviours.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Why Work with Aruma?

• Competitive salary package including provision of a laptop.
• Access to tax-free not-for-profit salary packaging benefits enhancing take-home pay.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development alongside industry experts.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Supportive operational and administrative infrastructure.
• Employee benefits including fitness membership programs and confidential counselling services.
• A vibrant team culture emphasizing community and collaboration.

Organisational Background

Aruma is a prominent Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to assisting people with disabilities to live the lives they aspire to. Operating primarily in Eastern Australia, Aruma supports over 5,000 individuals and employs more than 5,000 staff members, managing an annual turnover of approximately $500 million. The organisation is actively evolving to meet dynamic changes within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) environment and associated social and technological changes.

Diversity and Recruitment Process

Committed to inclusivity, Aruma encourages applications from all backgrounds to create a workforce reflective of the communities served. Applications are reviewed promptly and recruitment continues until the ideal candidate is found, potentially closing postings earlier than indicated. Only candidates authorized to work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted applicants will undergo pre-employment probity checks. Feedback is available upon request for unsuccessful candidates.