- Make life-changing impacts on the kids and families you support
- Autonomy to run your own region and lead a team
- Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
Big news... The Lizard Centre is growing into Newcastle, and we need a leader to grow with us!
This is your chance to pioneer a brand-new region, build your own team, and lead with impact from day one.
At The Lizard Centre, we do therapy differently, and thanks to demand (and the life-changing results we deliver), we’re expanding. For over 20 years the Lizard Centre has been a leader in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support and early intervention in Australia. We empower children with autism and developmental delay to live their best lives. We’re now looking for an experienced and confident Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with strong leadership instincts to launch and lead our newest site in Newcastle!
Why Join Lizard?
- Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
- Autonomy to run your own region and lead a team
- Career progression into senior leadership and clinical roles
- Ongoing PD and learning opportunities in ABA, PBS, supervision, and management
- A workplace that backs you, values your expertise, and celebrates your wins
- Make life-changing impacts on the kids and families you support
What You’ll Bring
- Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) – essential
- A strong background in ABA and PBS, psychology, education, or allied health
- Registered Proficient or Advanced Level PBS Practitioner (or working towards this) – highly regarded
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills
- Self-motivation, confidence, and initiative – you're someone who makes things happen
- Commitment to ethical, family-centered, and outcomes-driven therapy
- WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and full working rights in Australia
What Success Looks Like
- Your region is thriving – clinically strong, efficiently run, and loved by clients
- Your team is engaged, supported, and delivering great work
- You're confident in your leadership and reaping the rewards – including your bonus
- And above all, kids are making real progress because of the work you lead
This isn't just another therapy role. It’s your opportunity to lead, grow, and create something meaningful from day one.
You’ll be the face of Lizard in a brand-new region, setting the tone, shaping the culture, and driving incredible outcomes for kids and families who need it most.
Ready to step into a leadership role that’s fresh, exciting and full of purpose?
Hit apply now or reach out to our recruitment partner Christina Katopodis at ckatopodis@nextt.com.au and start building your legacy with the Lizard Centre – where we lead with heart, work with purpose and change lives every day.
We place a high value on workplace diversity at The Lizard Centre and understand the benefits it brings to our employees and clients. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and First Nations and Torres Strait Islander candidates. Your unique experiences and perspectives are essential to our Centre, and we look forward to having you as part of our Lizard team.