Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (NDIS Proficient)

Positive Behaviour Support – Immediate Start

Lead with Purpose at Abacus Learning

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Location: Mornington Peninsula (hybrid role)

Work Arrangement: 3 days office-based, 2 days’ work from home

Salary: $90,000+ per annum (negotiable) + super + salary packaging benefits

About Abacus Learning

At Abacus, passion meets purpose. With a long-standing legacy of supporting neurodiverse children and their families, we focus on turning possibility into meaningful outcomes. Collaboration, compassion, and evidence-based practice sit at the heart of everything we do. Join us and be part of a values-driven organisation where your leadership will make a genuine and lasting impact.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to play a pivotal role in shaping best-practice behaviour support across our services.

This is a hands-on position where you will:

• Lead by example in person-centred, evidence-based PBS
• Drive quality, consistency, and compliance across behaviour support practices
• Contribute to the growth and capability of a new and expanding team

You will work across centre-based and community settings, supporting children, families, and staff to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Practice

• Conduct person-centred assessments with NDIS participants, families, and carers
• Develop, implement, and review evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support Plan
• Promote the reduction and elimination of restrictive practices through education and practical strategies
• Model best-practice service delivery and ethical decision-making

Capability Building & Compliance

• Provide guidance and leadership to behaviour support the frontline staff
• Collaborate closely with Allied Health professionals and operational leaders to support multidisciplinary practice

What’s In It for You

At Abacus Learning, we invest in our people:

• Flexibility & Work–Life Balance – Hybrid work, autonomy, and meaningful community engagement
• Professional Development – Generous PD allowance, tailored learning, and access to training through Abacus
• Competitive Remuneration – Attractive salary, performance incentives, salary packaging, travel reimbursement
• Career Growth – Genuine opportunities for advancement and leadership pathways
• Positive Culture – A supportive, collaborative, and purpose-led team environment

About You

You are a confident, collaborative practitioner who is passionate about improving the lives of people with disability.

• Demonstrated experience working within the NDIS framework and supporting individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviours
• Qualified Behaviour Support Practitioner (BCBA / CBA desirable)
• Degree or Diploma qualifications essential
• Passion for supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours
• Strong report writing skills and the ability to translate assessment findings into clear, actionable plans
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to balance a dynamic caseload
• Proactive, solution-focused attitude with excellent people skills

Why Join Us?

If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and grow with a forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you. For further information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Georgia Lynch at georgia.l@abacuslearning.org.au.