Behaviour Manager

Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 40 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.

MDS takes great pride in what we do and works to foster a culture of Quality, Respect and Empowerment, in line with our values. Our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency-based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.

MDS offers a rewarding career with:

• Flexible Work practices - including working from home
• Working with an experienced and supportive team
• Commitment to professional development and training

About the Opportunity

MDS is seeking to employ a Behaviour Manager for our Allied Health teams. This role will oversee the implementation and management of Behaviour Support and Allied Health Services. The position is responsible for the provision of service to participants via the management of people, finances and stakeholders, consistent with the strategic direction of MDS. These programs provide services to people with a range of disabilities including mental health, behaviours of concern and other complex supports.

The successful candidate will have the benefit of working from a variety of locations: Therapy Space in Prestons, the MDS Head Office in Campbelltown and Remote work at home.

Key Responsibilities for this position include:

• Lead and manage Behaviour Support and Allied Health services in line with MDS strategic goals
• Engage and maintain positive relationships with contractors
• Oversee NDIS intake, transition, and onboarding of participants across services
• Ensure compliance with NDIS frameworks, particularly Positive Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practices
• Provide leadership to staff through coaching, mentoring, supervision, and performance management
• Review and endorse Behaviour Support Plans
• Contribute to workforce planning, including recruitment and selection of staff
• Support financial sustainability through budget development and monitoring program expenditure
• Participate in the MDS On-Call Program (up to 5 weeks annually)
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across participants, families, and external partners

The successful applicant will have:

• Frontline Management experience
• Tertiary qualifications in Allied Health/Human Services (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy or relevant discipline)
• Minimum proficient level or above Practitioner Suitability per NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission PBS framework
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and access to a reliable vehicle

DESIRABLE:

• Occupational Therapy qualifications
• Early intervention experience/paediatric
• Medicare experience
• Applied Behavioural Analysis

The Position is full time on a flexi time contract based in Campbelltown/Prestons, with the opportunity for some remote work as approved. Also offered is salary packaging, flexible working hours, On Call allowance, mobile phone, Laptop and leave loading.

Applications close 8.00am, Monday 14 September 2026. Applicants may be interviewed prior to closing date. It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current NSW driver's licence and access to their own vehicle. Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Clearance check. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke-free workplace.

MDS encourages applications from employees with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives who are passionate about supporting people with disabilities, children and young people to thrive. MDS is committed to safety, participation and empowerment and upholds and implements the NDIS and Child Safe Standards at all levels of the organisation.