Behaviour Support Practitioner

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At Y Queensland, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive—socially, emotionally, and behaviourally. If you're passionate about helping children with complex needs reach their full potential and love empowering others to do the same, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

We’re seeking a dedicated and dynamic Behaviour Support Practitioner to elevate therapeutic practices across our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) programs. This is more than a job—it's a chance to leave a lasting impact on young lives and the educators who support them.

About the Role

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will:

• Conduct assessments and develop tailored Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs)
• Coach and mentor OSHC teams to embed trauma-informed and therapeutic strategies
• Act as a vital resource, providing direct coaching, training, and ongoing support to OSHC teams
• Champion trauma-informed and therapeutic practices in our services
• Work closely with families, educators, and external professionals to support children with complex needs
• Lead and deliver training and contribute to continuous quality improvement

This role offers a mix of strategic influence and hands-on engagement across before/after school care and vacation care programs.

 What You Will Bring

You’re someone who thrives on helping others understand behaviour, build their confidence, and create safe, supportive environments for children.

• Tertiary qualifications in human services, social work, behavioural science, or related field
• You’ll have proven experience supporting children with complex behaviours and trauma backgrounds
• Knowledge of therapeutic approaches and trauma-informed practice
• Your excellent communication, coaching and problem-solving skills will help you deliver
• Current Blue Card, National Police Check (or willing to obtain)
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel across service locations

Why Join the Y?

• Purpose-driven work that strengthens local communities
• Access to professional development and leadership pathways
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Access to employee benefits including salary packaging and which could be worth up to approximately $18,000
• Be part of a values-led organisation with a 160-year legacy

To apply, please click the ‘APPLY’ button and submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience meets the selection criteria.

Our Commitment to the community

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to ensure that the right people are in the right roles. To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people.

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