Dementia Consultant

About the role

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 2027based in Darwin, with relocation assistance available.

You'll play a vital role in delivering our Dementia Support Australia Program, working collaboratively to improve lives and implement best practices. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to exceptional service, your expertise will empower others to support those living with dementia. Join us in this meaningful journey

Benefits

• Market leading remuneration
• Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements in a friendly workplace with an emphasis on work life balance
• Additional 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 and free wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program in multiple languages.
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI and The Good Guys

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.
• Be able to 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, that effect change on the ground and improve quality of life for people living with dementia.
• Undertake a range of assessments that help to understand the holistic experience of the person and their care network.
• Work in partnership with the broader Dementia Support Australia 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
• Work on other projects and assignments as required and in line with areas of skill, expertise and knowledge.

What do we need from you?

• Experience supporting people living with dementia – An understanding of dementia and a person-centred approach to care, with a genuine commitment to supporting individuals and their families.
• Experience supporting older people, ideally within Australian residential and/or community aged care settings, including an understanding of the unique needs of older people in regional and remote areas such as Darwin and the Top End
• Be relatable and able to share knowledge in a way that supports change at all levels
• 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

Ready to make a change? Apply Now

All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check.

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