Brighter Futures supports clients and their families in a multi-faceted way which encompasses access to community support as well as access to professional services. Our goal is to tailor the correct individualised support for our clients to ensure that they have access to opportunities to live an enriched and full life. We offer in-house services where we can provide continuity to our clients care using occupational therapists, psychology services, speech therapy, behavioral specialists and other supportive therapies.

We are a highly experienced and knowledgeable NDIS provider that is passionate about supporting participants and their families in the delivery of expert and timely services and support in accordance with their needs. Our team is proud of its contribution to the local community and we are driven by the opportunity to make a positive difference in relation to people living with a disability including relationships with family and their support networks.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an excellent team culture. Located in the beautiful Northern Territory, it is a region that offers extraordinary experiences including exploring  Katherine Gorge, Arnhem lands and beyond. We also work with a diverse range of clients, providing variety to your daily work and the opportunity to grow your career in a very supportive environment.

Reporting to the Director, the successful candidate will support participants and their families with the delivery of psychological assessments, consultation, and therapeutic inventions. They will be expected to deliver high quality and culturally appropriate psychological interventions to people with disability including situations involving complex and/or challenging behaviour. The candidate will provide appropriate psychological assessments based on participants’ needs and provide written reports as required including any psychological related health and medical needs using best practice standards.

In addition, you will develop Positive Behaviour Support Plans and provide behavioural intervention strategies to support participants and their families in managing behaviours of concern. You will also participate in collaborative discussions with clients, carers/family and other health professionals to achieve the best outcomes for the participant’s current risk profile. As such, you will deliver “fit for purpose” education to the participant and carer/family as necessary to allow understanding of the treatment and recommended implications. All procedures will be undertaken to establish appropriate evidence-based services that meet the needs of participants according to their goals and in accordance with their NDIS plan.

The role is open to a part-time or full-time psychologist. For more experienced candidates we can also offer a FIFO role whereby you will be expected to travel to Darwin to do 1:1 assessments and then be able to complete your report writing in the comfort of your own home office. This will ensure that you deliver a high standard of evidence-based practice and clinical excellence.  

Attractive benefits:

• A competitive salary (dependent on experience);

• Relocation assistance to facilitate a smooth transition to Darwin if required;

• A FIFO arrangement will be considered;

• Up to 5 days paid professional development leave per year;

• Generous annual leave allowance;

• Referral bonus for recommending great clinicians.

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors, cultures and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification.

• Registration or membership with a recognised professional body such as AHPRA. Provisional registration will be considered.

• Registration, or willingness to attain, status as an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering quality outcomes while delivering professional services to people with disabilities and/or complex needs.

• Experience in providing Positive Behaviour supports to participants and their families.

• Proven track record of building respectful and productive working relationships with participants, families, team members and service providers.

• Demonstrated well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and in particular with clients and families.

• Proven organisational skills, the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks particularly when undertaking a varied caseload.

• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and cooperatively as a member of a team.

If you are offered this role you will be expected to have or obtain a:

• Current Australian driver’s licence;

• Working with Children (Ochre) Card;

• National Police Clearance;

• First Aid Certificate;

• NDIS Worker Screening.

Please first create a brief Candidate Profile in CAMPUS RADAR (tap top right), complete all fields of the first two sections only (Personal Details & Contact Details) then tap the APPLY NOW button and upload the following documents (PDF files):

• A Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position (2-3 pages max);

• Your current full CV;

• Please note that only national residents who are eligible for AHPRA registration (or similar) can apply;

• VISA requirement: In your Cover Letter or CV, please note your VISA status and eligibility to work in this country (Australia).

If you have any questions about the role or how to apply, please contact Naomi Eyre (Naomi@brighterfuturesconsulting.com.au) at BRIGHTER FUTURES or Dr Kathryn Buller at CAMPUS RADAR (kathryn@campusradarjobs.com).