Dementia Consultant
4 weeks ago
As a Dementia Consultant, you will play a crucial role in delivering Australian Government funded dementia behaviour support services. This involves combining caring, creativity, and allied health and/or clinical skills to solve problems and drive change.
Key Responsibilities
Support families, caregivers, and clinical staff to understand how dementia impacts each individual.
Equip carers and clinicians to prevent and respond to behaviour changes through modelling, coaching, and development of resources, including behaviour support planning.
Synthesise information through observation and written documentation to provide recommendations that are relationship-centred and informed by evidence-based best practice.
Develop reports that are contextualised to individual situations and people, effecting change on the ground and improving quality of life for people living with dementia.
Undertake a range of assessments to understand the holistic experience of the person and their care network.
Work in partnership with the broader Dementia Support Australia team to build capability across the home and aged care sectors.
Contribute to research, projects, and programs, and work innovatively to meet the changing needs of the sector.
What We Need from You
Expertise in supporting people living with dementia.
Relevant qualifications in Allied Health, Nursing, Aged Care, or Mental Health.
Experience in Australian residential aged care and/or community aged care.
Ability to be relatable and share knowledge in a way that supports change at all levels.
High-level negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent stakeholder management.
A current Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel.
Empathy and patience.
What's in It for You
Market-leading remuneration.
Salary packaging.
Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
Dementia-specific training and career development opportunities.
Leave benefits, including purchased additional annual leave.
Reward and Recognition Program.
Fitness Passports, full facility access, including gyms, group classes, and pools for yourself and your family.
Free independent and confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.
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