The PO3 Clinician is responsible for providing effective, contemporary and evidence based clinical services about positive behaviour support using an individualised assessment and service delivery approach, to support adults with a cognitive or intellectual disability improve their lives and participate more actively in their communities.

Job details

As a Clinician (PO3) you will:

• Undertake the statutory responsibilities and functions as set out under the Disability Services Act 2006.
• Maintain an active clinical case load of individuals with high and complex behaviour support needs where restrictive practices are used, including Developing Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP) for adults with intellectual or cognitive impairment, including those subject to containment and seclusion.
• Undertake and prepare clinical assessments, submissions, reports, briefs and other documentation as required.
• Monitor and report on client progress and efficacy of Positive Behaviour Support practice through the implementation of data collection and reporting strategies.
• Support the clinical team to improve sector understanding of, and compliance with the requirements of the Disability Services Act 2006, the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 and the NDIS Act 2013, and associated Rules by monitoring, reporting, identifying instances of non-compliance and implementing appropriate strategies with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and service providers to achieve compliance.
• Maintain information securely in electronic and hard copy form and ensure the privacy of confidential and sensitive information.

Your mandatory requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening clearance (mandatory before commencing).
• A tertiary degree or higher qualification from a recognised university in psychology, occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, social work, nursing, social or behavioural sciences, or a related field (e.g., law, criminology, counselling) from a recognised tertiary institution with eligibility for full registration with the relevant registration board or membership with the relevant professional association.
• Evidence of work experience and/or specific training in the legislative framework for restrictive practices and the development and review of positive behaviour support plans in Queensland.
• Registration with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as a behaviour support practitioner, or the ability to gain registration within 3 months of appointment.
• A Class “C” drivers' licence is desirable.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/695060/26

Closing Date: Friday, 24th July 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 695060-26-Role Description (Word, 228KB)
  Role Description
  
  695060-26-Candidate Information Package (Word, 237KB)
  Information Package for Applicants