Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Community Living Options has an exciting opportunity for a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner in Tasmania to join the Clinical Team and support our “Complex Participant” base!

Who we are:
Community Living Options (CLO) is a leading NDIS registered disability service provider.

We are a values-focused organisation, who put the people we support first. Established in 1982 by a group of local parents who wanted respite and accommodation for their children, we have expanded exponentially because our participants love our services.

At Community Living Options we are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where people are valued and supported. We welcome applicants with lived experience, all abilities, cultural background, gender, sexuality, age and spirituality.

Are you ready to grow your career as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner?

CLO has an exciting opportunity for a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our Clinical team in Tasmania and make a real difference in the lives of people with complex needs.

If you are a sole trader looking for a contracting opportunity, this position also applies to you!

About the Role: 
As a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will:

• Deliver specialist developmental assessments and collaborative behaviour support plans that build on individual strengths and goals.
• Undertake Functional Behaviour Assessments and develop evidence-informed Positive Behaviour Support Plans that comply with legislative and best practice standards.
• Design and deliver training for implementing providers, ensuring plans are accessible and effective.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to colleagues, fostering collaborative practice and professional growth.
• Apply active support principles to promote meaningful engagement and positive outcomes.
• Achieve KPIs in a supportive environment that prioritises quality over quantity.

This role is perfect for practitioners who are passionate about improving quality of life, reducing behaviours of concern, and minimising restrictive practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner with the NDIS and assessed at proficient or above.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support and complementary practice models.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with participants, families and across multidisciplinary teams.
• Have strong skills in implementing strategies and plans that lead to long term change and improved quality of life.
• Ability to train, coach and enable families and implementing providers to implement plans and strategies.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs, including people with complex mental health and forensic backgrounds.
• Experience working with participants and families to support co-design of behaviour support plans
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. Disability & Development Education, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Health Science).
• Current drivers licence and required clearances.

Why Join CLO?

• Collaborative team environment with passionate practitioners.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,899 tax free.
• Quality IT equipment and dedicated clinical admin support.
• Regular supervisions, team meetings, and networking opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Discounted Health Insurance

Our Values

• Trust: We are open and honest. We act with integrity.
• Kindness: We support each other, we are compassionate.
• Inclusion: Embracing value in diversity and breaking down the barriers.
• Learning: In learning we will grow
• Connection: We work together to achieve our goals

To be successful:
You will need to be registered, at minimum, as a Proficient Practitioner, in a Positive Behaviour Support role. It is important that you have a strong track record of supporting people with disabilities who require behaviour supports and ability to effectively implement plans that lead to positive outcomes. Experience, understanding and confidence working alongside people with forensic and/or complex behaviour needs will be highly valued.

We’re looking for someone who shines in collaboration and thrives on meaningful human connection. Your communication, both written and verbal, should be clear and concise, meaningful, relevant and accessible, allowing you to work effectively with participants, families, and a wide range of stakeholders.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who wholeheartedly embraces our person‑centred framework. You’ll take the time to truly understand each individual, building trust and forming genuine relationships. This depth of understanding empowers you to design supports that are not only inclusive and personalised; reflecting each person’s unique strengths, preferences, and aspirations.

In addition, you will have:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Disability & Developmental Education, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Health Science, Master of Psychology, or similar field
• Experience supporting people living with disabilities/mental health.
• Current Driver's License
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call Natasha Draut on 72219550 for a confidential discussion or submit an application today.

Applications close 11/02/2026 at 5pm.