At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs through proactive and targeted behaviour interventions.
- Company: Department for Education committed to equitable education for all children.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disabilities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and contribute to a thriving community.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration required.
The predicted salary is between 143438 - 143438 $ per year.
Positive Behaviour Learning Verbal interventions plus disengagement
Department for Education Job reference: 860731 Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only
Why work with us
Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About The Role
Consultancy, coaching, capability building and cultural responsiveness underpins Behaviour Support Educator work. Behaviour support educators provide proactive, preventative, and targeted services to assist sites to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs. This includes support and interventions for individual children and young people, groups, classes and whole of preschool and school; as well as consultation with education staff, families, and other professionals to improve preschool and school-wide practices and policies. They promote a restorative approach to behaviour development and explore the purpose of behaviour to understand precipitating factors.
The Behaviour support educators apply evidence-informed interventions in a range of contexts that support the promotion of socially acceptable and positive behaviour and prevent, reduce, or redirect unsafe and/or unproductive behaviours. They work to improve families’ and preschools and schools’ understanding of behaviour and to develop their capabilities to provide consistent, fair and equitable responses to behaviour that foster trust. Behaviour support educators work collaboratively with the school leadership team to build school capability to address and support students with additional behavioural needs. They work closely with school and preschool staff to embed inclusive pedagogies that ensure the learning environment reflects the diversity and experiences of children and young people.
Behaviour support educators practice according to the following evidenced-based frameworks:
- Positive Behaviour Learning
- Trauma-Informed practice
- Restorative Practice
- Verbal interventions plus disengagement
- Australian Professional Standards for teachers
Behaviour Support Educators Work As Part Of a Larger Multidisciplinary Team In Student Support Services (SSS) Who Provide Proactive, Targeted, And Intensive Intervention Services To Support Additional Needs Of Learners. The SSS Team Works In Partnership With Schools, Preschools And Families And May Be Available For Children And Students Who Have:
- developmental delay/disability
- learning difficulties displayed unsafe and/or unproductive behaviours
- health or wellbeing needs
- challenges with disengagement or non-attendance
- communication difficulties.
Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.
Qualifications
Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration.
Desirable: Nil
Special conditions
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Remuneration
STL2 $143,438 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Daniel Tumminello, Team Manager, via tel: (08) 8724 5300 or email: [email protected]
Additional Note
This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract, commencing 22 January 2027. This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act 2009 (PS Act). Applications close: 05/11/2026 11:30 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
STL2 Behaviour Support Educator employer: Department for Education, South Australia
Raukkan Aboriginal School offers a unique and fulfilling opportunity for educators to make a significant impact in a culturally rich community. With a strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships and supporting children's wellbeing, the school fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Employees benefit from professional growth opportunities, flexible arrangements, and the chance to immerse themselves in local culture, making it an excellent employer for those passionate about early childhood education.
Contact Details:
Department for Education, South Australia Recruitment Team
