• Full time positions based across NSW & SA!
• Salary $93K inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging
• Flexible, friendly organisation, Hybrid work options available
• Job Opportunity for New Graduates Psychologists!

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the Program

Are you a New Graduate Psychologist with a passion for Behaviour Support? Here's an exciting opportunity to become a part of The Benevolent Society's, very own IBIS Program (Intensive Behaviour Interventions & Support). Join our dynamic team and collaborate closely with other Allied Health Professionals within our multi-disciplinary model. Together, we aim to deliver tailored support that aligns with our clients' goals.

The Benevolent IBIS Program's purpose is twofold: to meet the increasing demand for behaviour support services and to ensure that our Positive BehaviourSupport (PBS) services are of the highest quality and compliance with standards. We are committed to providing new behaviour support staff with the necessary training, supervision, and support to build their capabilities.

Your Role

Your role will encompass a diverse caseload, ranging from children to adults with a variety of intellectual and psycho-social disabilities. You won't be alone on this journey; our team is dedicated to your success. We offer weekly or fortnightly supervision from our Senior Practitioners, monthly communities of practice to facilitate learning and knowledge sharing among peers and ongoing guidance from our Allied Health professionals and your Team Leader.

At The Benevolent Society, we highly value the fresh energy, ideas, and motivation that new graduates like you bring to the table. We understand your strong desire to drive sustainable change and your commitment to delivering high-quality support. As part of our nurturing environment for graduates, we're seeking dedicated individuals for full-time positions commencing in February 2024. If you're interested, keep reading!

Locations Available:

• Albury
• Penrith
• Liverpool
• Goulburn
• Wollongong

Your Graduate Pathways Journey

Onboarding and Support:

• You will be paired with a supportive peer buddy to help you acclimate to your new role.

Growth and Development

• Access to various learning opportunities will be provided.
• Weekly formal supervision sessions will be set up, offering a safe space for guidance and support from your seniors.
• Monthly workshops will be held for you to expand and deepen your knowledge.
• You'll have the opportunity to gain exposure to practice in various areas of The Benevolent Society.

Your Duties

As a Graduate of our IBIS Program, you will be responsible for:

• Developing Functional Behavioural Assessments and Behaviour Analysis Support Plans.
• Liaising and consulting with clients, hospital and community staff, carers/family members, relevant agencies, and government departments as needed.
• Providing direct behavioural interventions in both group and individual settings.
• Utilizing behavioural, psychological, and evidence-based theories to design and implement program interventions.
• Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Adhering to NDIS quality and safeguarding commission requirements.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes. Here are a few things you might be interested in:

• Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
• Work/Life Balance - Flexible work arrangements including hybrid home/office work arrangements, 1 accrued day off a month for full-time employees (that’s an extra 12 days off per year!).
• Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years
• Wellness - Fitness passport + Employee Assistance Program + opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Professional development – Monthly communities of practice + We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
• Regular clinical supervision from senior Allied Health Professionals to support you in delivering high-quality, evidence-based services.
• Diverse range of clients from children to adults, through our range of disability programs funded by the NDIS, state education departments and other government programs.
• Multi-disciplinary team of OTs, Speech Pathologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Psychologists and Support Coordinators to deliver outcomes for clients.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment –First Nations employees are entitled up to 10 days of unpaid leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on our RAP working group and have the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.

Skills and Experience

• A degree in Psychology
• Evidence of self-assessment or evidence of application to Quality Safeguard Commission (or willingness to obtain, 3hr reimbursement provided by us)
• An ability to communicate and appropriately respond to the needs of people of all abilities and cultural backgrounds
• Work within a client-centric approach while maintaining a positive mindset
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills
• Current driver's license and willingness/ability to travel to clients

Interested? Apply today!

Have any questions? Call Faz on 0401 675 408 for a friendly discussion.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability, not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child-safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.

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