A meaningful, well paid career.
At Liberty we offer the best, and only hire the best.
"The power of positive behaviour support lies in its ability to create a ripple effect that positively impacts not only the individual but also their families, communities, and society as a whole."
High Empathy and Competence
These are the two main qualities that make a good Positive Behaviour Support practitioner. They are the qualities that we are looking for when we hire new team members.
"Every act of positive behavior support is a small step towards creating a world where acceptance, empathy, and kindness are the norm, and where lives are forever changed for the better."
Our values
are part of everything
we do at Liberty
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We genuinely want to improve the lives of others.
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We figure out the most intelligent, efficient and effective way of creating positive behaviour change. We commit to a process of constant upskilling and learning.
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We follow through with action and implement our strategies thoroughly and successfully. We provide consistent, reliable support.
What We Are Looking For in New Team Members
Role Requirements
• This is a contractor position with generous compensation per billable hours, distinct from an employee position.
• A passion for improving the lives of others
• Ability to thrive and effectively self regulate in highly mentally and emotionally complex environments (a consistent mindfulness practice is desirable but not essential)
• Strong independent drive, ability to work with high levels of autonomy.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in behaviour management, including developing and implementing behaviour support plans
• Knowledge of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards commissions requirements around restrictive practices
• Experience in providing training in behaviour management strategies
• Ability to form appropriate professional relationships and work with individuals, families, carers, staff and others
• Cultural competency in working with people outside of your own culture (highly desirable but not essential)
• Drivers license, Car, Laptop/Desktop, Phone (by commencement date)
• ABN + Professional indemnity and liability insurance (by commencement date)
• Police Check and WWCC
• For Senior Position: 2+ years’ experience in the field.
Time Commitments
• Minimum: 16-22 billable hours a week x 46 weeks a year
• 1-3 hours of supervision for the continued development of junior behaviour support specialists, every 6 weeks.
• 1 hour of peer-based supervision every 1 month + additional supervision as needed
• Undertake specialised training through Liberty’s Centre for Excellence (40+ hours, unpaid) if you do not have a formal PBS qualification. • Involvement in team social outings
Standards
• Commitment to following NDIS guidelines and law in relation to Positive Behaviour Support
• Commitment to prepare for NDIS audits with guidance
• Commitment to engage in relevant professional development opportunities that align with the Capability framework
• Active participation in the development of clinical practice, documents and strategies
What We Can Offer You As A New Team Member
Pay
• Behaviour Support Specialist (Core) $90-100 per hour (including super), with a pre-set raise of $10 at 6 months + 10% in GST
• Senior Behaviour Support Specialist (Proficient and above) : $110-120 per hour (including super)
E.g. the rate of $110 is a hourly package of $99.5 + $10.5 super + $10 GST ($120)
• For Seniors with experience leading teams, additional renumeration is offered
Support
Work from home and claim work travel to clients as a business expense
Multiple levels of professional support including:
Direct supervision
Supervision groups
Monthly training presentations
Training through Liberty’s Centre for Excellence
A community of 80+ practitioners
Inter-therapist resource sharing
Frameworks and templates provided
Clinical Autonomy
Participants provided by Liberty
Access to EAP
A Work Community with Heart
• Enjoy a more balanced work life balance: high flexibility in work hours.
• High flexibility in holiday dates, frequency, length.
• Liberty is committed to making the world a better place not only through the effective delivery of PBS, but also through financially supporting :
• Climate repair projects: in collaboration with Greening Australia is building a forest to assist with rewilding Australia, reducing emissions and returning spaces to Australian species We are also a proud sponsor of sustainability Australia
Community development in Malawi Africa: We have successfully assisted in developing a school, building homes and crops, paying for education, bicycles and sponsoring healthcare
Malnutrition alleviation: Through our partnership with Doctors Without Borders we have saved 25 children a year through life saving food packs.
Immunisations: Liberty is a proud contributor to the global efforts to fund immunisations to developing countries.