About Us

For over 30 years, ConnectAbility Australia has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by connecting them to meaningful communities, resources, and services. Founded by passionate community members in Newcastle in 1992, we’ve grown into a leading not-for-profit service provider throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland, Hunter Region, Upper Hunter and the Central Coast.

In 2023, we proudly merged with Early Links, professionals in allied health and early intervention teaching who support over 1,400 children and youth. Together, we support almost 1,800 individuals of all ages, empowering them to achieve their goals and dreams.

Together, we support almost 1,800 individuals of all ages, empowering them to achieve their goals and dreams. Our wide range of services includes:

• Allied Health Services
• Youth Services
• Early Intervention Teaching
• Supported Independent Living
• Community and Centre-based Programs
• Support Coordination
• Plan Management

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Behaviour Support Clinical Leader – Advanced (or above) to join our team in a permanent full-time capacity.

The Behaviour Support Clinical Leader plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities by assessing behaviours of concern and implementing tailored interventions. Their primary objective is to understand the underlying causes of challenging behaviours and develop strategies that promote positive change while upholding the individual’s rights and dignity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessment activities, including functional behaviour analysis, to identify factors influencing behaviours of concern.
• Designing and implementing person-centred behaviour support plans that incorporate evidence-based strategies to address identified behaviours, that complies with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission Behaviour Support Framework.
• Working closely with individuals, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive support and effective implementation of behaviour support plans.
• Ensuring best practice and NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission and NSW Restrictive Practice Authorisation regulations are understood and adhered to.
• Supporting members of the team who require advice regarding written behaviour support plans.
• Providing training, education and support to team members to reach or exceed billable targets.
• Uphold ConnectAbility’s mission, values, and commitment to person-centred care.

About You

To thrive in this role, you’ll have:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counselling, social sciences, or related health/disability studies.
• NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission BSP Accredited - Advanced (or above).
• Behaviour support experience with children/young people.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead staff.
• A genuine passion to lead the team through active participation and engagement.
• Current NDIS Worker Check.
• Current Working with Children Check for paid employment.
• NDIS Worker Orientation module completion certificate.
• Current drivers licence.
• Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR).

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: Contribute to empowering individuals and fostering positive change.
• Professional Growth: Access training opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team that values your contributions and works holistically with families and support networks.
• Employee Benefits: Salary packaging, EAP support, and a focus on wellbeing.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now!

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Apply via Seek or through our website.

ConnectAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so don’t wait—apply today!