Overview
Waves WA is looking for a compassionate PBS Practitioner to join our team supporting participants across the Pilbara. We welcome entry-level practitioners who are eager to grow, learn, and make a real difference. We especially value practitioners who are culturally sensitive and have experience working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Your curiosity, empathy, and commitment to person-centred care will make a huge impact.
What is a PBS Practitioner? A PBS Practitioner works with people, families, and communities to understand the meaning behind behaviour. PBS focuses on improving quality of life, building skills, and reducing distress in ways that are person-centred and culturally safe.
About Waves WA
At Waves WA, we deliver Positive Behaviour Support that is neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and truly person-centred. Our team culture is supportive, reflective, and values-led - we prioritise ethical practice and sustainability for both participants and practitioners. We also value lived experience and believe that insights from people with personal, caring, or community experience enrich our practice and the support we provide.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver ethical PBS aligned with NDIS
* Conduct assessments and co-design Behaviour Support Plans
* Support reduction of restrictive practices
* Collaborate with families, schools, support workers, and allied professionals
About You
* You are an NDIS-registered PBS Practitioner (Core or above), entry-level practitioner eager to learn OR suitably qualified person ready to apply for registration as a PBS practitioner
* Experience supporting people with complex needs valued
* Have experience in a field such as Allied Health, Psychology & Behavioral Science, Social Work, or Education
* Strong alignment with neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, person-centred care
* Excellent communication and reflective practice
* Culturally sensitive and experience working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples
You might be exactly who we're looking for if you're answering yes to some of these questions:
* Are you committed to making meaningful, long-term change in your community?
* Have you worked in disability support, community services, education, mental health, youth work, or a related field?
* Do you want to understand why behaviour happens, rather than trying to control it?
* Do you value culturally safe, respectful ways of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
* Are you motivated to support Aboriginal and Indigenous people in ways that honour culture, connection, and self-determination?
* Are you looking for a role where reflection, learning, and ethical practice are genuinely supported?
If you're answering yes to some of these, we'd love to hear from you. We're happy to support the right person to grow into PBS practice within a warm, values-led team.
What We Offer
* Supportive, values-led environment
* Strong supervision and professional development
* Systems designed to support neurodiverse clinicians
How to Apply
Please include a cover letter addressing:
* Your location in the Pilbara
* Any lived experience you feel comfortable sharing
* A brief reflection on a framework, theory, or approach that guides your PBS practice
We can't wait to meet someone passionate about supporting others and growing with our team!
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