Do you want to drive meaningful change in the lives of people living with psychosocial disabilities and mental health? Join ICLA as an Allied Health Practitioner delivering positive behaviour support and therapeutic interventions to NDIS participants.

In this role you will:

• Spearhead the set up of our new therapeutic and positive behaviour support approach to NDIS participants
• Join an inclusive and multidisciplinary team
• Full time Permanent, Hybrid role based in Surry Hills

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Allied Health Practitioner, you'll conduct assessments, develop support plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions for participants with complex needs. You'll help generate referrals, collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, and maintain NDIS-compliant documentation. This diverse role combines clinical excellence with service development, allowing you to create positive outcomes while contributing to our trauma-informed, person-centred approach.

This rewarding role is based from our Surry Hills office with flexibility in work pattern and to work from home where practicable. When travel needs arise for relationship building, transport is available. The role is remunerated at $90,000 - $95,000 per annum plus leave loading, superannuation & NFP salary packaging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development: Generate referrals through service promotion and stakeholder engagement.
• Referrals: Support the promotion and triaging of enquiries and referrals to ICLA.
• Assessment: Conduct a range of therapeutic, behavioural and functional assessments to support the development and implementation of positive behaviour support plans for NDIS participants.
• Therapeutic Support: Provide therapeutic support services delivering both behaviour support and therapeutic interventions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with participants, families, support networks, and other team members in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Data Integrity: Maintain accurate and timely records and documentation in line with ICLA policies and NDIS compliance.
• Reporting: Prepare compliant, detailed, persuasive reports demonstrating trauma-informed approaches and understanding of mental health and psychosocial disability.

ABOUT YOU

Essential:

• Relevant qualification in occupational therapy, psychology, social work, or similar.
• NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework level Core or above.
• Minimum 2 years of experience implementing effective therapeutic interventions, incl. trauma-informed and person-centered approaches.
• Experience working with individuals living with psychosocial disability across SIL and community settings.
• Proven track record of achieving key performance indicators (KPIs), including timely and accurate completion of all documentation.
• Proven track record in networking with local service providers and government agencies.
• Strong computer literacy across MS Office suite, and CRM programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders from different backgrounds
• Effective communicator and collaborator in a multidisciplinary environment
• Analytical and detail-oriented, proficient in interpreting data and identifying patterns
• Demonstrates initiative, independence, and strong time management
• Critical thinker with a pragmatic solution-focus

Desirable:

• NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework level Proficient or above
• Experience in Support Coordination.
• AHPRA Registration in relevant discipline (OT preferred)

BENEFITS

We offer:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging to pay benefits and living expenses from pre-tax salary
• Flexible working practices
• Inclusive and committed culture where everyone’s contribution is valued
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Benefits & discounts including a wellbeing & mental fitness program

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, please select “Apply” to submit your application on our applicant platform, including a Cover Letter addressing the essential criteria 2-6 and any applicable desirable criteria. Applications close 8th June 2025 and applications will be reviewed as received. Enquiries can be directed to Zoe Blome ([email protected] using the subject line: Allied Health Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs).

At ICLA we believe that a diversity of people and experiences is critical to our work and our success. We strive for a team culture that is welcoming, inclusive, supportive, and committed. ICLA is an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications and expressions of interest from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. We also acknowledge the lived expertise of those who have provided care and support for others in a non-paid role. ICLA acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the country in which we work and thrive, empowering people to have agency and autonomy.

ABOUT US

Independent Community Living Australia (ICLA) is a not-for-profit community organisation delivering mental health recovery services and personalised support to individuals with psychosocial, intellectual and other disabilities as well as those seeking support at difficult times in their life. ICLA offers a wide range of services across the greater Sydney region, from supported residential services to supported mental health services, empowering individuals with independence and inclusion in the community.

ICLA’s mission to deliver personalised support, enabling individual choice to improve people’s lives is achieved by living our values:
We champion collaboration and celebrate our differences, We listen to learn, take action and improve, We are brave and curious.