• Experienced Behavioural Specialist for St Paul's Special School
• Full time role, Balwyn Location 
• Salary Packaging benefits available

St Paul’s College is a Catholic Special Education school within Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH).

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all children. As part of our dedication to child safety, the successful applicant will be required to meet child protection screening requirements and adhere to our Child Safe Policies and Staff Code of Conduct in accordance with Ministerial Order 1359.

VMCH partners with people of all ages and abilities to help them achieve their goals, stay connected to their communities, and live independently.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Behaviour Support Specialist to lead the development of progressive, evidence-based practices across our school community. This pivotal role will build staff capability and promote safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environments that support student wellbeing and engagement.

As a subject matter expert in Positive Behaviour Support, you will:

• Identify the root causes of behavioural challenges.
• Design and implement targeted strategies and intervention plans.
• Collaborate with educators to embed best-practice frameworks that promote positive student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement best-practice models within a multi-tiered system of supports.
• Manage a caseload, including:
• Creating individualised Behaviour Support Plans.
• Delivering direct therapeutic or behavioural interventions.
• Collaborating with families, school staff, and external professionals.
• Ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
• Design and deliver professional learning to build staff capability.
• Contribute to strategic, school-wide initiatives and policies that promote positive behaviour and inclusion.

This role is central to shaping a proactive and responsive approach to behaviour support across the school.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in an appropriate Allied Health discipline.
• Registration or accreditation with a relevant professional body (AHPRA).
• Training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain.
• Evidence of Australian Work Rights.

Essential Skills & Competencies

Allied Health Expertise

• Experience delivering coaching and professional development.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative team culture.
• Advanced skills in behavioural assessment, support planning, and intervention design.
• Ability to interpret data and produce meaningful behavioural analysis reports.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and person-centred practices.

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with school leadership, professionals, and families.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and evidence-based advisory.

Organisational & Strategic Thinking

• Strong planning and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to align allied health services with school policies and strategic goals.
• Experience managing transitions and developing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).

We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Ongoing professional development and career pathways.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Purposeful and meaningful work.
• Access to salary packaging benefits.

How to Apply

To review the full position description, please click [here].

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of students, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note:
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a criminal records check, screening against the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme (DWES), and provide evidence of Working with Children Check and Australian Work Rights.
If you have lived overseas for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, an international police check may also be required before an offer of employment can be made.