Dementia Consultant

About The RoleA 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 2027, based 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
BenefitsMarket leading remunerationSalary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefitsFlexible hybrid work arrangements in a friendly workplace with an emphasis on work life balanceAdditional training & career development opportunitiesLeave benefits – purchased additional annual leaveReward and Recognition ProgramFitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for you and your familyFree independent and confidential counselling sessions and free wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program in multiple languagesExclusive discounts at MyCar; servicing, brakes, repairs, and tyre care plansExclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI and The Good GuysResponsibilitiesSupport families, caregivers and clinical staff to understand how dementia impacts each individualEquip carers and clinicians to prevent and respond to behaviour changes through modelling, coaching, and development of resources including behaviour support planningSynthesize information through observation and written documentation to provide recommendations that are relationship-centred and informed by evidence-based best practiceDevelop reports contextualised to individual situations that effect change on the ground and improve quality of life for people living with dementiaUndertake a range of assessments to understand the holistic experience of the person and their care networkWork in partnership with the broader Dementia Support Australia to build capability across the home and aged care sectorsContribute to research, projects and programs and work innovatively to meet the changing needs of the sectorWork on other projects and assignments as required and in line with areas of skill, expertise and knowledgeWhat 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 familiesExperience supporting older people, ideally within Australian residential and/or community aged care settings, including an understanding of the needs of older people in regional and remote areas such as Darwin and the Top EndBe relatable and able to share knowledge in a way that supports change at all levelsHigh level of negotiation, communication and relationship building skillsExcellent problem solving and decision-making skillsAbility to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent stakeholder managementA current Australian drivers licence and willingness to travelEmpathy and patienceRelevant qualification in Allied Health, Nursing, Aged Care or Mental Health is essentialReady to make a change?
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All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check.For more info on DSA, check out our website: is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion.
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