Behavioural Therapist
At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.
Life with us is the best of both worlds.
What we offer you
- Competitive salary + superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements
- 15 days personal leave per year
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Access to fitness passport
- Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres
Commencing salary: $107,058.00 - $123,924.00 per annum plus 12% Superannuation
Here’s what you’ll be up to…
As a Behavioural Therapist within our Children’s Services team, you will deliver high-quality, evidence based behavioural assessment and intervention to children aged 0–12 years and their families. Working within a family centred, strengths-based and transdisciplinary framework, you will support children with developmental delays, disabilities and/or mental health needs to achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct behavioural and functional assessments for children aged 0–12 years
- Develop and implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans and individualised intervention strategies
- Deliver evidence-based therapy across clinic, home, childcare and school settings
- Provide parent/carer coaching and facilitate group programs
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care
- Maintain accurate documentation and NDIS-compliant reporting
- Contribute to quality improvement and uphold legislative and organisational requirements
Success in this role means helping children achieve meaningful outcomes while building confidence and capability in the people around them.
About the Children Services:
Children’s Services delivers high-quality early childhood education and care across a network of 52 services throughout the Penrith community. Our services provide safe, inclusive and engaging environments that support children’s development, wellbeing and participation. We work in partnership with families and professionals to deliver responsive support and positive outcomes for children.
Who we are (and why you’ll love us)
Our Children’s Services team is passionate about early intervention, inclusion and supporting families across the Penrith community. We work collaboratively, celebrate wins together and focus on professional growth while maintaining strong wellbeing and work-life balance.
You will be joining a team that values:
- Collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Continuous improvement and innovation
- Genuine community impact
- Respectful, family-centred practice
This is a role where you can grow professionally while making a real difference locally.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who has:
- A tertiary qualification in Psychology, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Social Work or related field
- Experience with NDIS, early childhood intervention, and working with children with dual diagnosis (intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health needs).
- Demonstrated experience working with children and families in behavioural intervention or therapy.
- Knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support
- Experience working within NDIS and early intervention frameworks
- Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating group programs.
- Strong assessment, report writing and communication skills
- Registration with relevant professional body (e.g. AHPRA, APS, VIT).
- A current Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check
- Current driver’s licence
Experience working with children with autism, developmental delays or behavioural support needs will be highly regarded.
The must-know bits
This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.
Applicants must be either a Citizen or Permanent resident with the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Ready to make work feel less like… work?
If you’re excited about making a difference in children’s lives while growing your own career, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description, find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council and submit your application.
Applications must include:
- A resume
- Responses to the selection criteria listed above
Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Applications close 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow up to four weeks after the closing date for application processing.
For further information, please contact Anna, Talent Acquisition Specialist, on 0437 785 516.
