Occupation

261934 Behaviour Support Practitioner

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
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Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
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261934 Behaviour Support Practitioner

Works with carers and support workers to assess the need for, and develop, comprehensive behaviour support plans for people with behaviours of concern.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Behaviour analysts are excluded from this occupation. Behaviour analysts are included in Occupation 261999 Allied Health Counselling, Psychology, Social Work and Creative Therapy Professionals nec.

Alternative title

  • Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Undertakes functional behavioural assessments to identify contributing factors and consequences of behaviours of concern
  • Engages clients, their families, support teams and other allied health professionals to develop behaviour support plans
  • Develops behaviour support plans that include preventative approaches, strategies to promote success, and intervention methods
  • Provides guidance, training and coaching to clients' families and other members of the clients' support teams to implement behaviour support strategies
  • Monitors the implementation of behaviour support plans, and gathers data to review and reassess plans for clients and their support teams