10952NAT · AQF Level 8
Graduate Diploma of Positive Behaviour Support
The 10952NAT Graduate Diploma of Positive Behaviour Support is a postgraduate qualification for practitioners working with individuals who exhibit complex or challenging behaviours — primarily in NDIS, disability, education, and mental health contexts. It prepares graduates to meet the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements for Behaviour Support Practitioners at a Proficient or Advanced level.
- Qualification code
- 10952NAT
- AQF level
- Level 8
- Duration
- 18–24 months
- Delivery
- Online, Blended
- Price range
- From $6,000
What you'll learn
- Foundations of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and applied behaviour analysis
- Functional behaviour assessment and hypothesis development
- Behaviour support plan design, implementation, and review
- NDIS Behaviour Support requirements and restrictive practices framework
- Person-centred planning and self-determination in PBS
- Supporting participants with autism, intellectual disability, and complex needs
- Data collection, monitoring, and outcome evaluation in PBS
Career outcomes
Typical roles held by graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Positive Behaviour Support. Salary ranges sourced from SEEK Salary Insights 2025.
Behaviour Support Practitioner (Proficient)
$80,000–$115,000
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner (Advanced)
$100,000–$140,000
NDIS Support Coordinator (PBS Focus)
$75,000–$105,000
Disability Services Team Leader
$70,000–$100,000
Entry requirements
Applicants typically hold a degree or Graduate Certificate in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Occupational Therapy, or a related allied health or disability field, plus experience working with individuals with complex support needs.
RPL available for this qualification
Behaviour support practitioners, disability workers, and allied health professionals with 3+ years of PBS or complex behaviour support experience may qualify for RPL. Behaviour support plans, functional assessments, and supervision records can support your application.
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