Responsive Behaviour Program Coordinator

$93,106 to $101,847
- Fixed-term, part-time
- Kelvin Grove

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Responsive Behaviour Program Coordinator to join School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Academic Division.

This position is responsible for coordinating the National Dementia Training Australia (DTA) Responsive Behaviours program including the Responsive Behaviours Consultancy and Community of Practice programs as well as facilitating the delivery and development of training programs.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Faculty**
QUT has embraced a collaborative approach to improving the health of our nation, bridging the gap between science and better health through a focus on prevention, evidence, innovation and real outcomes.

The Faculty of Health is led by the Executive Dean and the Executive Management Team comprising the Deputy Dean, Heads of Schools, and other senior faculty staff. Each of the Schools within the Faculty is established around disciplines that promote integration and collaboration in teaching and research and provide a sustainable foundation upon which to build areas of strength. Its organisational structure includes the:

- School of Biomedical Sciences
- School of Clinical Sciences
- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
- School of Nursing
- School of Optometry and Vision Science
- School of Psychology and Counselling
- School of Public Health and Social Work.

QUT's Faculty of Health attracts high-quality students with more than 10 000 students enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research higher degree programs across its seven schools.

Drawing on its reputation for teaching excellence, the Faculty of Health produces graduates who are highly sought after in the commercial, scientific, health and community sectors. The faculty's applied research activity is focused on improving health and wellbeing and preventing disease. This high-impact and internationally recognised research continues to make a significant and positive contribution to the ongoing development of the brand of QUT, as well as providing opportunities to develop partnerships.

The Faculty of Health operates across the university's two campuses, Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point, and several distributed sites. The proximity of the Kelvin Grove campus to hospital facilities at Herston provides the faculty with a distinct competitive advantage and a renowned precinct that offers transformative education, aligned biomedical research and industry engagement.

**About Dementia Training Australia**
Dementia Training Australia (DTA) is responsible for the translation of contemporary knowledge regarding dementia care through the development and delivery of training and resources to the aged care workforce.

DTA is a collaboration between four Australian universities and Dementia Australia and is led by the University of Wollongong. Auspiced by the QUT School of Nursing, DTA forms a key linkage between research and industry.

**What you need to succeed**

You will thrive in this role if you are passionate about developing trusted working relationships and delivering high-level administrative support to a collegiate and high-performing team.

You will demonstrate:

- Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to a degree in relevant discipline e.g. nursing, allied health, psychology with significant clinical experience working with people living with dementia in a community, residential aged care or acute care setting.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering aged care or dementia focused teaching/training and developing teaching materials for online education and other forms of flexible delivery, and knowledge of adult education principles and practices.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write detailed program reports.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with individuals and key members of organisations.
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills, including capacity to manage competing priorities in a busy workplace.

Desirable
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or equivalent with experience and competencies to develop and deliver multi-modal training for health professionals.