Behaviour Support Practitioner

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Introduction:
The Rosewood Centre is currently seeking a Behaviour Support Practitioner to join their dedicated and multidisciplinary team. This permanent full-time role supports individuals and their networks across the Diocesan footprint, including Newcastle, Maitland, the Upper Hunter, Taree, and Manning regions.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people living with disabilities, mental health concerns, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will deliver individualised and flexible supports grounded in a person-centered, strength-based, and evidence-informed framework. Working across diverse community settings and service platforms, you will provide practical, ethical, and effective behavioural interventions.

This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven organisation that truly values inclusion, dignity, and empowerment.

If you’re passionate about helping others, providing meaningful support, and empowering people to thrive, we encourage you to take the next step in your career with us.

Apply now and be part of a team making a lasting difference every day.

Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION

The behaviour practitioner will work with the individual and their support network to develop meaningful goals, increase opportunities for choice and control, reduce risk and behaviours of concern, and ultimately enhance quality of life.

As a member of a multidisciplinary team within a person centered, strength and evidenced based framework, you will deliver flexible and individualised supports to meet the behavioural support needs for people with behaviours of concern across diverse community contexts and service platforms.

You will be responsible for providing a practical approach to the implementation of behaviour support plans and interventions as well as support any legislative and clinical based requirements relating to the use of Restrictive Practice.

The Behaviour Support Practitioner is required to have a high level of energy, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to achieving sustainable behavioural support outcomes for people with disabilities, mental health issues and neurodevelopmental disorders to enable them to lead an
inclusive life in their community. You will need to be creative, innovative and have a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Your commitment to person-centered practices and the rights of people with disabilities will be reflected in all aspects of your work as will your commitment to our five pillars of Respect, Justice, Connection, Collaboration and Innovation.

The position may be offered to someone who has not currently attained an undergraduate degree, however in this context, they must have strong experience and a keen interest in developing a career as a Behaviour Support Practitioner. Such employees will also need to be able to attain Provisional Accreditation with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. For these prospective employees, support, development and supervision will be provided to undertake
the duties of the position.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
• Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (T&C’s apply).
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
• Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.
• Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more

Skills and Experiences:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Capacity to communicate with a diverse range of groups and individuals.
• Experience working in a similar position or significant experience in the delivery of behaviour support services.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake behavioural assessments and create behaviour support plans.
• Commitment and ongoing demonstration of the values, principles and capabilities of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Behaviour Support Capability Framework.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within the principles and values of CatholicCare Social Service
• A willingness to travel

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant qualifications in Disabilities, Social/Behavioural Science Field, Mental Health, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or a related discipline
• Ability to attain Provisional Accreditation with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
• Current Driver’s License
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Current NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) or willingness to obtain

To Apply
Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
• Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

To know more about this opportunity, please reach out to Faren Brewer on: faren.brewer@rosewoodcentre.com.au.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Please note that applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received up until: 11:59pm Wednesday, 30th July 2025.

Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

The Rosewood Centre promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

The Rosewood Centre promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.