Job Title:
Behaviour Support Implementation Lead
We are seeking a Behaviour Support Implementation Lead to join our team. As a key member of our organisation, you will be responsible for providing expert review and authorisation of behaviour support plans (PBSPs) and restrictive practices in collaboration with our Quality and Risk team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert review and authorisation of behaviour support plans (PBSPs) and restrictive practices in collaboration with our Quality and Risk team.
* Ensure compliance with legislative and clinical standards, advocating for the least restrictive and most respectful approaches.
* Partner with Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners, frontline staff, and families to ensure PBSPs are implemented effectively and consistently.
* Deliver training, mentoring, and clinical leadership to build capability in positive behaviour support across metropolitan and regional teams.
* Monitor and evaluate the implementation of restrictive practices, supporting fade-out strategies and continuous improvement.
* Contribute to a strong culture of safety, accountability, and rights-based practice.
Requirements:
* A tertiary qualification in allied health, disability, education, or a related field.
* Eligibility to be registered as an Authorised Program Officer with relevant authorities.
* Extensive experience and knowledge in the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of behaviour interventions and supports.
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and quality frameworks.
* Proven ability to lead, train, and support multidisciplinary teams in behaviour support implementation.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients, families, and stakeholders with empathy and clarity.
* A commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and ethical practice.
Desirable Qualifications and Skills:
* Proficient or Core Behaviour Support Practitioner (or working toward proficiency).
* Experience in clinical leadership, risk mitigation, and service improvement initiatives.