Positive Behaviour Support Team Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development and Networking – Leverage your existing sector relationships to general referrals, secure partnerships and contribute to Elements ABC’s growth in Queensland
• Team Leadership – Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development to a growing team of Behaviour Support Practitioners
• Behaviour Support Leadership – Oversee the delivery of evidence-based, person-centred behaviour support services, including functional behaviour assessments, behaviour support plans and restrictive intervention step-down strategies across a diverse caseload
• Operational & Strategic Oversight – Manage team performance, monitor budgets, ensure compliance with NDIS standards and contribute to broader business strategy and service expansion

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience working with complex presentations, preferably within youth and/or disability justice or complex mental health settings
• Minimum 12 months experience working in a behaviour supporting role
• Proven experience writing functional behaviour assessments, behaviour support plans and needs assessments
• Demonstrated expertise in providing behavioural assessment and intervention across diverse settings including family, out-of-home care and community-based care
• Preferred experience working with clients with forensic backgrounds, including familiarity with prison environments
• Proficiency in working with individuals with co-occurring diagnoses and complex presentations
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Knowledge of the youth justice and/or criminal justice system and related settings is desirable

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, or a related field
• Proficient, Advanced or Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner accreditation
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Driver’s Licence and vehicle

About you

• You will have established networks and sector connections within Queensland’s disability, mental health, forensic and youth justice services
• You will have proven expertise in behaviour support with NDIS Practitioner Suitability at Proficient level or higher
• You will have strong leadership and team management experience, with a background in supervising and mentoring practitioners
• You will have business development acumen, with a demonstrated ability to generate referrals, secure partnerships and drive service growth
• You will have experience working with forensic clients and youth justice

What we offer

• Opportunity for growth and development
• Collaborative work environment that is dynamic, respectful and supportive
• Flexible working hours and arrangements
• Commitment to work/life balance
• Support in multilayered supervision framework
• Integrated Culture and Wellbeing program
• Laptop and phone provided

How to apply

• Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit