Behaviour Support Lead

The OpportunityWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Behaviour Support Therapist who can lead, supervise, and develop a team of behaviour support practitioners. The team provides support to people across Greater Newcastle, Lower Hunter, Lake Macquarie, and Central Coast.This is a full-time 12-month leave relief role starting from 5th May 2025.Salary from $110,000 per year, dependent on experience.Why Work for Us?BenefitsNewcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a faith-based organisation, you will have access to the following benefits:Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools, including Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College and Lakes Grammar.Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight).Discounted private health insurance through Medibank.Career and development opportunities — we want you to flourish!Access to over 300 gyms through the Fitness Passport Program.Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program.Paid parental leave.Flexible working options.The Role and ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day supervision of the Behaviour Support Team to ensure effective service delivery.Implementing service delivery in line with strategic and operational goals.Engaging with current and potential clients, ensuring timely responses to feedback, complaints, intake, referral conversion, and general queries.Maintaining excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.Committing to Continuing Professional Development, Evidence-Based Practice, and measuring clinical outcomes.Assisting with the implementation of organisational systems and processes to support continuous improvement.Managing key stakeholder relationships, including NDIA, government agencies, and non-government organisations.Managing a clinical caseload and providing services based on evidence-based practice as required.About YouHold a relevant degree or extensive training and experience in Positive Behaviour Support.Meet the requirements of an Advanced or Specialist Practitioner according to the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.Minimum 2 years experience as a Behaviour Support Practitioner in a lead role.Minimum 4 years’ experience in developing behaviour support plans and skills programs.Demonstrated experience supervising practitioners to achieve outcomes, prioritise workloads, and manage clients with complex needs.Understanding of WH&S, EEO, confidentiality principles, and relevant legislation.Valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC), NDIS Worker Screening Check, and willingness to complete other checks and training.Who We AreFormerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the Hunter and Central Coast regions.We offer a Christian presence through our parishes, schools, Anglican Care, and Samaritans.Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by Jesus's way.We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.For more information, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or contact us at must have the right to live and work in Australia.Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people. #J-18808-Ljbffr