Position Vacant: Behaviour Support Practitioner – The Abbwell Group (Bundaberg)
📍 Bundaberg Region | Negotiable Terms | NDIS & Private Clients
The Abbwell Group is seeking a qualified and compassionate Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our dedicated team of Counsellors and support professionals.
Since 2021, we’ve been a trusted provider of care in Bundaberg and surrounding areas, supporting individuals through evidence-based, person-centred services that promote independence, resilience, and lasting personal growth.
Employment Type
Full-time, Part-time, Casual or Contractor
Location
Willow Park, Bundaberg QLD
The Abbwell Group, Counselling and Equine Assisted Therapy
About The Abbwell Group
You work in a calm rural setting on a 70 acre property. The team provides counselling, equine-assisted therapy and behaviour support under the NDIS. You help people build practical skills, improve daily functioning and increase independence.
Role Purpose
You deliver Behaviour Support services that follow NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements. You develop behaviour support plans that reduce restrictive practices, build capacity and support safer, more stable environments for participants and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete functional behaviour assessments using evidence-based methods.
- Develop Behaviour Support Plans with clear strategies, measurable outcomes and risk considerations.
- Provide training to families, carers and support workers so they can follow the plan.
- Work closely with counsellors, equine therapists, support coordinators and allied health providers.
- Monitor participant progress, update plans and provide written reports.
- Support safe reduction of restrictive practices in line with the NDIS Commission rules.
- Maintain accurate records that meet NDIS compliance standards.
- Deliver services on site at Willow Park, in the community, online or at participant homes.
- Help participants build emotional regulation, communication and daily living skills.
- Promote a trauma-informed, person-centred and capacity-building approach.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related field.
- Knowledge of functional behaviour assessment.
- Experience supporting people with disability, autism or complex behavioural needs.
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice.
- Knowledge of NDIS Behaviour Support Practice Standards.
- Current registration or eligibility to register with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.
- Current Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening.
- Current driver’s licence.
Personal Skills
- You communicate in a clear, calm and practical way.
- You build trust quickly.
- You stay organised and manage competing tasks.
- You write behaviour plans that are simple to follow and action-focused.
- You maintain strong professional boundaries.
- You work well in a small team.
What You Gain
- Supportive leadership and ongoing supervision.
- Access to Willow Park facilities, including equine-assisted therapy spaces.
- Paid professional development.
- Flexibility in work hours.
- A workplace that values respect, honesty and stable long-term relationships with clients.
Why Join Abbwell?
✔️ Work alongside experienced Counsellors in a collaborative and supportive environment
✔️ Flexible position terms to suit your lifestyle and availability
✔️ Contribute to meaningful change in the lives of individuals and families
✔️ Be part of a growing organisation with a strong community reputation
If you’re passionate about behaviour support and ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Register your interest now and submit your details below
📞 Contact: 07 4179 0730 or email admin@abbwell.com.au
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