Provide expert advice and personalised support to aged care providers and families across Australia. Use your clinical knowledge and communication skills to improve lives through evidence-based strategies. Join a purpose-driven team making a real difference in dementia care—backed by innovation, flexibility, and strong mission-led values.
This role is offered as a Fixed Term Contract until February 2028. This role can be based out of various locations across QLD!
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?
Expertise in supporting people living with dementia
Experience in Australian residential aged care and or community aged care
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.
For more info on DSA, check out our website: https://www.dementia.com.au/
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
At HammondCare, we’ve been caring for people for over 90 years. We're an independent Christian charity, providing expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, all over Australia, regardless of their circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. Whether it's at home, in hospital or in one of our innovative small household residences, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.
Key team members
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