Are you curious about what drives human behaviour and passionate about helping people live meaningful, fulfilling lives?

Melior is now accepting applications for our February 2027 Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner intake. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking to begin your career in Positive Behaviour Support, we would love to hear from you.

Melior is a not-for-profit organisation specialising exclusively in Positive Behaviour Support. We provide evidence-informed, person-centred services across Western Australia, working in areas including disability, supported independent living, family homes, schools, mental health, youth justice and hospital to home support.

What is Positive Behaviour Support?

Positive Behaviour Support is a person-centred approach that seeks to understand a person’s needs, environment and the factors influencing their quality of life.

As a PBS Practitioner, you will work alongside people with disability and the important people in their lives. You will seek to understand why behaviours of concern may occur, develop practical strategies, build supportive environments and help people participate more fully in their relationships, education, work, leisure activities and community.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will:

• Build meaningful relationships with participants, families, support workers and other professionals.
• Develop a thorough understanding of each participant’s needs, strengths and environment.
• Identify factors that may contribute to behaviours of concern.
• Develop high-quality, evidence-informed behaviour support plans.
• Create practical, individualised strategies that promote choice, control and quality of life.
• Collaborate with allied health professionals and broader support networks.
• Deliver guidance and training to the people supporting participants.
• Continue developing your clinical knowledge through regular supervision, mentoring and professional learning.

Why you’ll love working at Melior:

• Grow into one of Australia’s best PBS Practitioners through a comprehensive induction program and quality mentoring, combined with person-centred, evidence-informed practice.
• Join a team with a great culture where all feedback is valued and listened to. Our practitioners tell us they feel supported, connected to our purpose and trusted to balance their work and life.
• Connection, creativity and curiosity drive our work. Get to know your participants, then adapt your expertise and knowledge to meet their needs.
• One size doesn’t fit all. Your caseload and KPIs will be introduced gradually, supporting a smooth transition and ensuring your daily target of 5 hours is practical and achievable.
• We prioritise the wellbeing of both you and the participants you support.
• Enjoy a balance of autonomy and support. Work independently, but never alone, with regular check-ins, debriefs and extra help from our team whenever you need it.

Our People First Benefit

• Boost your take-home pay with not-for-profit salary sacrificing of up to $18,550 on top of your competitive salary.
• Enjoy genuine flexibility with autonomy over how, where and when you work, tailored to your clinical flow. Choose between our Osborne Park or Cannington offices, both with free parking.
• Take your annual leave when you want, with 17.5% leave loading when you do. You can also substitute certain public holidays and purchase additional leave.
• Access a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
• Grow your superannuation faster. Contribute an additional 5% and we’ll contribute an extra 2%.

Let’s talk about you!  

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about working alongside people with disability.
• Hold a degree in psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, social work, education or nursing.
• Are interested in applying evidence-based practice within a PBS setting.
• Enjoy variety and are comfortable working across homes, schools, workplaces and community settings.
• Can balance participant-facing work with the preparation of clear, high-quality reports and plans.
• Are organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, support workers and service providers.
• Communicate confidently and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Hold a current Australian driver’s licence.

You do not need to already be registered as an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner. If you have the right qualifications, values and commitment to learn, Melior will support you through the registration process.

Join our February 2027 intake

If you are ready to grow your career in Positive Behaviour Support, submit your application through the Data Kiosk with your resume and a cover letter telling us why this opportunity interests you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding the next steps in the recruitment process.

Questions?

For questions about the role, please contact hello@melior.org.au

For questions about the application process, contact the People & Culture team at people@peoplekind.org.au

Melior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. We understand that everyone has a preferred way of applying. If you require accommodations, alternative application formats, or adjustments, please reach out to our People and Culture team at people@peoplekind.org.au Your request will be kept confidential, and your preferred method of applying will not impact our consideration of your application.