• Vibrant, committed and supportive team
• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
• We value people who have curiosity, passion and desire for continuous improvement

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

Our Community and Aboriginal Partnerships Division helps to build community safety and wellbeing by providing support and services to children, young people and families, including those involved with the youth justice system, remote Aboriginal communities, and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The division also leads the department's Closing the Gap work..

The Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner is a role within Community and Family Services and is accountable to the Clinical Manager, Enhanced Support Team for:

• providing advanced clinical expertise within Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre
• providing specialist clinical assessment, intervention and behaviour support planning for children and young people with complex needs
• contributing to practice improvement and service development within Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre and across Community and Family Services
• contributing to planning, program management and resource management in the Enhanced Support Team. 

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
The Enhanced Support Team area has several vacant positions for AHP3 and PO3 classified roles for terms up to twelve (12) months in the first instance. 

Essential Qualifications:To apply for an AHP3 classified role the incumbent must have an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or a Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education; or appropriate degree which gives eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia; or appropriate degree which entitles registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or appropriate degree which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

To apply for a PO3 classifed role the incumbent must have an approriate tertiary qualifications in community services, sociology, criminology, justice, correctional practice, social sciences, human services, health or related field.

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at [email protected] and a member of the team will get back to you.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

Salary $108,347 - $116,216

Job ref: 713140

Applications close:  21/12/2025 

For further information and to apply visit https://career.dhs.sa.gov.au/WCM/CB898AD8-CF2D-4498-9C4E-D82D905E38B1