About Autism Queensland

Autism Queensland provides specialised education, therapy and support services for people of all ages on the autism spectrum and their families. For further information please visit www.autismqld.com.au.

Culture & Benefits

• 5 weeks' leave per year + generous salary sacrificing program $$
• Fitness Passport, Medibank Private Corporate Partnerships + internal ‘Refer a Friend' Programs 
• Work for an organisation whose vision is to create a life of participation, opportunity and choice for people on the autism spectrum
• Generous professional development & training opportunities (internal & external) + direct links to current leading autism research
• Be part of our supportive multi-disciplinary team, contributing expertise and work collaboratively with Specialist Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists & Occupational Therapists to improve the lives of people on the autism spectrum. 

About the Role

Our Positive Behaviour Support team have new opportunities for degree-qualified, experienced and passionate Behaviour Support Practitioners, to join a leading multi-disciplinary team to provide positive behaviour supports to individuals on the autism spectrum. Behaviour Support Practitioners must be suitably registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission to provide behaviour support. 

This Behaviour Support Practitioner will be responsible for conducting functional behavioural assessments and working collaboratively with stakeholders & professionals to develop, implement, monitor & review individualised positive behaviour support plans for clients on the spectrum in accordance with NDIS restrictive practice legislation & guidelines.

To access the full position description, please visit the Work With Us page on our website - autismqld.com.au/page/positions-available. 

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Education, Behaviour Analysis or other relevant field
• Ability to meet criteria to practice at a Core Level against the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice regarding the delivery of positive behaviour support within diverse environments, including home, school and community
• Case Management skills including establishing effective helping relationships, conducting assessments, developing intervention plans & working together with clients to provide support and meet identified needs
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, parents, professionals and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to maintain work quality and performance during tight schedules

Special Conditions

• Evidence of current Covid-19 Vaccination
• **NDIS Worker Screening Clearance & WWCC Blue Card (paid workers)
• Provide First Aid inc. Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate

**For additional information, please visit workerscreening.dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au/resources/workerscreening/worker-combined-app.pdf