2027 Behaviour Support Practitioner ES

Buckley Park College · Essendon, VIC

Employment

Full time, Fixed term

Subject

General

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

8 November 2026

12 days remaining

Posted 26 Oct 2026

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About Buckley Park College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

100.1

74.2 teaching · 25.9 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

888

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

47%

Girls vs boys

388 girls · 500 boys

44%
56%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria
  1. Demonstrated expertise and experience in Functional Behaviour Analysis (FBA) and positive behaviour support within educational settings.
  2. Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with teachers and school leaders to build inclusive classroom practices and improve student engagement outcomes.
  3. Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, disability inclusion, mental health, and student wellbeing frameworks within school settings.
  4. Demonstrated experience supporting students with complex behavioural, social, emotional, and attendance-related needs.
  5. Highly developed interpersonal, communication, coaching, and case management skills, including the ability to work effectively with families and external agencies.
  6. Capacity to design and deliver professional learning and contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives.

Role

Position Summary

The Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP) is a member of the Wellbeing Team at Buckley Park College and reports to the Wellbeing Manager and Assistant Principal responsible for Student Engagement and Wellbeing.

The BSP is employed within the Department of Education and brings specialist expertise in Functional Behaviour Analysis (FBA), behaviour support, and student engagement. The BSP role sits within the Wellbeing Team and supports the school through specialist expertise, with targeted support provided to students, staff, and families within the parameters of Department of Education frameworks, policies, and available school resources.

The BSP works collaboratively with school leaders, teachers, educa…

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