Behaviour support practitioner jobs in Australia
87 care requests a behaviour support practitioner could take on were submitted across Australia in the last 90 days. Register free to see the ones still open.
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Open care requests within 30 km of your suburb that match your services and funding types show on your dashboard, and each new one is emailed to you: area, needs, funding and timing, with contact details shown when you choose to contact them.
You contact the ones that fit
Choosing to contact a request shows you the contact details, and up to two workers can contact each one, so acting early helps. Providers hiring in your area can also see your profile and reach out to you directly. Either way, you decide which requests to pursue and which conversations to take.
Care requests across Australia
87
requests in 90 days
32
in the last 30 days
5
behaviour support practitioner profiles on Carevo in the same area
In the 90 days to 23 October 2026, people across Australia submitted 87 care requests through Carevo that a behaviour support practitioner could take on. The services asked for most were therapy, allied health and supported independent living. The suburbs with the most were Sydney (6), Adelaide (2), Brisbane City (2) and Dubbo (2). 32 of the 87 arrived in the last 30 days.
47% of these requests were sent by a family member or carer, and 26% by a support coordinator. A coordinator or plan manager often places more than one participant, so a good first job with one can lead to more. 67% asked for support to start within a week, so a quick reply counts for a lot here.
Where the requests came from
- Sydney, NSW6 requests
- Adelaide, SA2 requests
- Brisbane City, QLD2 requests
- Dubbo, NSW2 requests
- Hornsby, NSW2 requests
- Lismore, NSW2 requests
- Mount Druitt, NSW2 requests
- Wollongong, NSW2 requests
- Auburn, NSW1 request
- Ballarat East, VIC1 request
A suburb is named only when it has at least three requests of any kind in the window. Distances are straight lines between suburb centres.
Counted from care requests submitted through Carevo between 26 July 2026 and 23 October 2026, in the service categories behaviour support practitioner work covers. They are enquiries from people looking for support, not advertised vacancies, and some will have been filled.
Support work requested across Australia
Care requests submitted through Carevo in the last 90 days in service categories related to behaviour support practitioner work, newest first. These are examples of recent demand, not confirmed open vacancies or evidence that each request needs this specialist role. Check the scope, credentials and current status before contacting anyone.
Family carer in the Bayside Melbourne region, VIC needs therapy
NDIS, plan-managed · needs to start soon
Family carer in Hornsby, NSW needs therapy
NDIS, plan-managed · needs to start soon
NDIS participant in the North Shore region, NSW needs therapy
NDIS, plan-managed · planning ahead
Support coordinator in the Gold Coast region, QLD needs therapy
NDIS, plan-managed · planning ahead
Family carer in Sunshine West, VIC needs therapy
NDIS, self-managed · needs to start soon
Support coordinator in Singleton, NSW needs therapy
NDIS, plan-managed · needs to start soon
Support coordinator in Melbourne, VIC needs therapy
NDIS, self-managed · planning ahead
Family carer in Upper Coomera, QLD needs therapy
NDIS, self-managed
NDIS participant in the Central Coast NSW region, NSW needs therapy
NDIS, self-managed
NDIS participant in the Adelaide region, SA needs behaviour support
NDIS, agency-managed · needs to start soon
NDIS participant in Holland Park, QLD needs therapy
NDIS, plan-managed · needs to start soon
Family carer in Darwin City, NT needs therapy and allied health
NDIS, plan-managed · planning ahead
75 more related care requests across Australia in the last 90 days. Register your profile to see them in full and contact the ones that fit (contact details are shown when you choose to contact a request, and up to two workers can contact each request).
Requests are anonymised: no names, contact details or health information are stored or shown. A suburb is named only when it has at least three requests in the window; otherwise the region is shown. Who is asking and the timing are inferred from the request by Carevo's classifier, and timing is described in the past tense once a request is more than 30 days old. Regenerated from Carevo's database at each deployment. How we calculate these numbers.
How the work across Australia is funded
Of the 86 requests that stated how the support would be paid for, 65% were NDIS plan-managed, 16% were NDIS self-managed and 10% were NDIS agency-managed.
- NDIS, plan-managed65% (56)
- NDIS, self-managed16% (14)
- NDIS, agency-managed10% (9)
- Privately funded6% (5)
- Home Care Package or Support at Home2% (2)
Share of the 86 requests that stated a funding type. Who can deliver a support under each NDIS arrangement is set by the NDIA: ways to manage your funding.
Responses and competition across Australia
81
had a provider respond
3
had an independent worker respond
4
had no response from any provider or worker
Carevo sent out 85 of these requests. A provider responded to 81 and an independent worker responded to 3. No independent worker responded to the other 82; a provider responded to 78 of those. 4 (5%) had no response from any provider or worker through Carevo. Each request goes to providers as well as workers, and up to two independent workers can contact it, so a request with no response on the day it arrives may not stay that way.
5 behaviour support practitioner profiles on Carevo list a suburb across Australia. Against 87 requests in 90 days, that is about 17 requests for each profile. Profiles are self-reported and not all are active, and providers respond to the same requests.
Behaviour Support Practitioners already on Carevo
- behaviour support practitioners registered
- 6behaviour support practitioners registered
- with self-declared safety checks
- 5with self-declared safety checks
Register your profile to see the care requests near you, contact the ones that fit, and be visible to providers hiring. Availability is as each worker reported it.
Simone
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Helps with behaviour support. Available weekdays, and says they can start immediately. Works under their own ABN as a sole trader. Drives their own insured vehicle.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- First Aid
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Insurance
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Bathurst
Location
3+ yrs
Experience
5
Checks
Bathurst
Location
3+ yrs
Experience
5
Checks
Cheryl
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Works under their own ABN as a sole trader. Helps with behaviour support. Available weekdays, and says they can start immediately.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- First Aid
- Insurance
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Ballarat Central
Location
5
Checks
Ballarat Central
Location
5
Checks
Marie
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Available weekdays. Works under their own ABN as a sole trader. Helps with behaviour support.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- Insurance
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Central Coast
Location
3+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Central Coast
Location
3+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Amy
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Available weekdays. Helps with behaviour support.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Ayr
Location
1+ yrs
Experience
2
Checks
Ayr
Location
1+ yrs
Experience
2
Checks
Lakshitha
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Helps with behaviour support.
Adelaide
Location
Adelaide
Location
Anna
Support
Helps with transport, respite and meal preparation. Available weekdays, weekends and overnights, and says they can start immediately. Works under their own ABN as a sole trader.
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Caloundra West
Location
3+ yrs
Experience
3
Checks
Caloundra West
Location
3+ yrs
Experience
3
Checks
The provider network you would join
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31,372
NDIS-registered providers listed in the Carevo directory
3,929
care requests submitted through Carevo with NDIS funding
How we calculate these numbers, including the difference between providers listed and providers active in the last 30 days.
Providers in the Carevo network
Some of the behaviour support practitioner-relevant providers across Australia, ordered using service relevance and activity on Carevo. Register your availability and providers like these can see your profile and contact you.
What Does a Behaviour Support Practitioner Do?
Behaviour support practitioners work with NDIS participants whose behaviours of concern affect their safety, wellbeing, or ability to participate in daily life. The work is specialist and clinical: it requires formal training, NDIS Commission registration, and the ability to navigate complex systems alongside participants, families, support workers, and other professionals.
Core work includes conducting functional behaviour assessments (FBAs) to understand the purpose behind a behaviour, developing positive behaviour support (PBS) plans, and, where a participant’s plan involves regulated restrictive practices, preparing the documentation required under the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission rules.
Day to day, you might be running a review with a participant’s support team in Australia, writing an assessment report, delivering training to frontline workers on de-escalation strategies, attending a planning meeting with the NDIA, or consulting with a family about a new incident.
The work is not linear. Cases evolve, support contexts change, and good practitioners adjust their approach as they gather evidence about what actually helps.
Who You Would Support
Participants you work with through Carevo providers in and around Australia may have diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, acquired brain injury, psychosocial disability, or a combination of these. Many have experienced trauma, and some are in supported accommodation or transitional settings.
The role is not about managing behaviour from the outside. Positive behaviour support is explicitly person-centred: it starts with understanding what the person is communicating, what their life looks like, and what changes in environment or relationships might reduce the need for the behaviour altogether.
How Carevo Works for Practitioners
Carevo is not a vacancy board. You register your profile, including your NDIS Commission registration level, your areas of specialisation, your report turnaround capacity, and your availability in Australia. Carevo then presents your profile to registered NDIS providers in its network who are looking for behaviour support coverage.
When a provider has a participant match, they contact you directly. You assess the referral and decide whether to take it on. This suits solo practitioners and small practices who want to grow their caseload without cold-outreach to providers, as well as experienced practitioners who are selective about the complexity they take on. Participants and families who arrange their own support reach out the same way.
What Qualifications You Will Need
Registration with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as a behaviour support practitioner is a non-negotiable requirement. Providers will not accept referrals from unregistered practitioners for behaviour support functions.
You will also need a current National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check, and professional indemnity insurance. Professional body membership (AHPRA for psychologists and allied health clinicians, AASW for social workers) is expected by most providers in Australia.
What providers look for
The experience and qualities providers in the Carevo network look for in a behaviour support practitioner.
Checks and credentials
The checks and credentials providers ask for in behaviour support practitioner work, with indicative cost and timing. Which ones apply depends on the provider (registered or unregistered NDIS, or aged care), whether the role is risk-assessed, and your state. You can register your availability with Carevo before every check is finalised.
Free to apply (assessed against the PBS Capability Framework) · 4 to 6 weeks to assess; entry-level suitability reviewed after 12 months
Varies by state, $112 (NSW) to $163 (ACT) · Valid 5 years Australia-wide; no unit publishes a guaranteed turnaround (Victoria quotes up to 3 weeks after employer verification)
Varies, around $50 to $80 · Valid 3 years (renewed by employers), often issued within days
Free · Online, around 90 minutes
University degree, varies (Commonwealth supported places available) · Typically 3 to 4 years full-time
Around $90 to $160 · 1-day course, valid 3 years (refresh CPR every 12 months)
Around $500 to $2,500 for short courses and workshops · Ongoing, supports moving up practitioner capability levels
What behaviour support practitioner pay looks like
Behaviour support practitioners are paid under the SCHADS Award social and community services stream, typically at Level 3 to 5; experienced and senior practitioners are often paid above award by individual agreement.
$0 to $140 an hour
| Weekday | $40 to $56 an hour |
|---|---|
| Saturday | $60 to $84 an hour |
| Sunday | $80 to $112 an hour |
| Public holiday | $101 to $140 an hour |
Casual employees receive a 25% loading on the ordinary rate (about $50 to $70 an hour on weekdays), with casual weekend and public holiday rates of 1.75x, 2.25x and 2.75x the ordinary rate. Figures are full-time and part-time minimums for employees; independent contractors set their own rates.
How that compares, as of 1 July 2026
$40.49–$55.85
an hour · SCHADS Award minimum, social and community services employee, Level 3 to 5, full-time (Fair Work pay guide)
$73.58
an hour · NDIS price limit for standard weekday self-care support: the most a provider can bill a participant's plan for that hour, which funds wages, on-costs and overheads. A service price cap, not a worker wage (Pricing Schedule 2026–27)
Work out your own rate with the SCHADS award tool or the pay rate calculator.
Indicative hourly rates based on the SCHADS Award (MA000100), from the Fair Work pay guide effective 1 July 2026 (Fair Work pay guides). Modern award rates are national and do not vary by state. Pay is set by each provider and can be higher under an enterprise agreement. General information only, not financial advice.
How getting care work compares
Most care workers find work by searching a job board or signing on with an agency. Carevo works differently: you register once, the care requests near you come to your dashboard and inbox, and you choose which to contact. Providers hiring can contact you as well.
| Job board | Care agency | Carevo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How you get work | Search listings and apply to each one | The agency offers you shifts as they arise | Register once; see the requests near you and contact the ones you want. Providers can contact you too |
| Who sets the arrangement | The provider you apply to | The agency, usually as a casual employee | You and the provider or participant, agreed directly |
| Ongoing effort | Keep searching and applying as listings expire | Stay available for shift offers | Keep your profile and availability current |
| Choice over work | You choose what to apply for | You can decline the shifts the agency offers | You choose which offers to take up |
| Cost to you | Free | Free to you; the agency takes a margin on your rate | Free to register; no cut of your pay |
| Main trade-off | Time spent searching; listings can be out of date | Less say over which provider or client you get | Depends on demand for care near you |
Working for yourself
If you plan to take on participants directly rather than joining a provider team, these guides cover the practical side.
Frequently asked questions
Does Carevo have behaviour support practitioner jobs I can apply for?
Carevo is not a traditional job board. Instead of applying for fixed listings, you register your availability and credentials once. Real care requests within 30 km of your suburb that match your services and funding appear on your dashboard and are emailed to you as they arrive. You contact the ones that fit, and the contact details are shown when you do. Providers hiring behaviour support practitioners can also see your profile and contact you.
Does it cost anything?
Creating a profile and seeing the requests near you is free. To contact a request you need the Support Worker Plan: $99 a month (ex GST) for up to 5 contacts a month, with a 7-day free trial. Carevo charges no commission and takes no cut of what you earn.
What do I need to start behaviour support practitioner work?
Most providers ask for a current Police Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check (the screening check is legally required for risk-assessed roles with registered NDIS providers, and widely requested otherwise), plus any role-specific licences or qualifications. You can register your interest before every check is finalised and let providers know what is still in progress.
How soon will I see requests?
As soon as your profile is live: open requests near you that match your services and funding are on your dashboard immediately, and new ones are emailed to you when they arrive. How many there are depends on demand in your area. Providers hiring may also contact you, on their own timing.
Do I have to take every request?
No. You choose which requests to contact and which providers to talk to. Registering simply shows you the requests near you and makes you visible to providers seeking workers near you.
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Suburbs with the most requests
- Brisbane City, QLD 2
- Dubbo, NSW 2
- Hornsby, NSW 2
- Lismore, NSW 2
- Mount Druitt, NSW 2
- Auburn, NSW 1
- Barangaroo, NSW 1
- Bass Hill, NSW 1
- Brighton, VIC 1
- Cannington, WA 1
- Caulfield South, VIC 1
- Doncaster, VIC 1
- Epping, NSW 1
- Forrestfield, WA 1
- Gladesville, NSW 1
- Glebe, NSW 1
- Hoppers Crossing, VIC 1
- Karrinyup, WA 1
- Kew, VIC 1
- Lane Cove, NSW 1
- McKinnon, VIC 1
- Point Cook, VIC 1
- Rowville, VIC 1
- Springfield Lakes, QLD 1
- Success, WA 1
- Sunshine West, VIC 1
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