Dementia Expert Consultant

4 weeks ago

Daw Park, South Australia Hammond Care Full time

About the role

This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate Dementia professional to join the Dementia Support Australia Team at HammondCare on a Fixed Term Full-Time Contract until June 2026 at our Daw Park site.

This role will ensure the delivery of Dementia Support Australia with assessments, case management, supporting, mentoring and modelling to reduce the impact of behaviours on people living with dementia, their carers and staff.

Responsibilities

  • Provide dementia specific expert consulting and advisory services within and outside of HammondCare.
  • Develop the skills, expertise and/or applied knowledge of aged care staff and carers to understand the person living with dementia.
  • Develop best practice support and care with the ability to develop and implement client-specific advice, recommendations and responding to changes in behaviour.
  • Assess clients with behaviours related to dementia and provide resources and ideas for effective care provision and support for that person's needs.
  • Access current evidence-based guidance and knowledge and ensure it is aligned with the Dementia Centre.
  • Plan engagement with individuals and teams to achieve agreed practice development objectives and quality improvements.
  • Work on other projects and assignments as required and in line with areas of skill, expertise and knowledge.
  • Understand and engage with HammondCare Mission in Action, Model of Care, Case Management Framework and practice guidelines, policies and procedures.

What do we need from you?

  • Expertise in supporting people living with dementia.
  • Experience in Australian residential aged care and or community aged care.
  • High level of 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 drivers licence and willingness to travel.
  • Empathy and patience.
  • Relevant qualification in Allied Health, Nursing, Aged Care or Mental Health is essential.

What's in it for you?

  • Market leading remuneration.
  • Salary packaging.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
  • Dementia specific training & career development opportunities.
  • Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave.
  • Reward and Recognition Program.
  • Fitness Passports; Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
  • Free independent and confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.

This role is offered on a Fixed Term Full-Time Contract until June 2026 with possibility to extend. This role can be based out of our Malvern or Yarraville office in VIC.

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