Forensic Behaviour Support Practitioner in Melbourne

Journey Supports is a specialist behaviour support provider delivering ethical, evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support to people with disabilities. Our practice is grounded in our values, with a clear focus on safety, rights-based decision-making, and the reduction of restrictive practices for participants with complex, high-risk, and forensic presentations.

We are seeking a suitably experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner with demonstrated forensic interest or experience to join our growing team. This role is suited to a practitioner who can work confidently and independently with complex presentations, while remaining closely connected to senior clinical support and governance.

You will work with participants who present with complex behaviours of concern, including forensic and justice-involved contexts. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive functional assessments, developing strong behaviour support plans, and supporting safe, effective implementation in line with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements.

This role requires strong clinical judgement and accountability. While you will manage your caseload with a high degree of autonomy, you will be supported through regular supervision, reflective practice, and collaboration with Journey Supports’ Proficient and Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioners.

The role will be based at our Brunswick East office, working alongside other practitioners. The role requires a minimum of 15 hours per week of dedicated 'in-office' time to support inter-organisational collaboration, case conferencing, and team meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Functional Behaviour Assessments using evidence-based approaches
• Develop, implement, and review Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans
• Manage and support the reduction of restrictive practices, including all required documentation
• Support participants with complex mental health conditions, psychosocial disabilities, and those involved in forensic and justice systems
• Provide training, modelling, and consultation to support staff, families, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Support Coordinators, and external services
• Maintain high-quality documentation, data analysis, and outcome-focused reporting
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development

About You

You are an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner with a strong understanding of NDIS behaviour support requirements and confidence working with complex and forensic presentations. You demonstrate sound clinical judgement, work comfortably within high-accountability environments, and engage proactively with senior practitioners to support safe and ethical practice. You are a strong client advocate who delivers high-quality advocacy for your participants, upholding their rights and autonomy.

Essential Requirements

• Active NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner registration (Core, Proficient, or Advanced)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s qualification in a relevant discipline (eg; Psychology, Allied Health)
• Demonstrated experience delivering NDIS behaviour support services
• Strong knowledge of the NDIS (Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support) Rules 2018
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently within a clinical governance framework, including managing funding allocations and service budgets

Desirable

• Experience working with forensic or justice-involved participants
• Experience supporting high-risk or complex presentations
• Current driver's licence and access to a motor vehicle for travel between client locations

What We Offer

• A values-driven organisation with strong clinical leadership
• Structured supervision, reflective practice, and senior practitioner support
• A role balancing autonomy with clear clinical governance
• Opportunities to contribute to the development of a specialist forensic practice stream
• Opportunities to advance clinical practice from Core to Proficient or Proficient to Advance via internal progression pathways

Journey Supports is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.