Dementia Consultant

About the role

Dementia Support Australia (DSA), a national dementia support service funded by the Australian Government and led by HammondCare, is recruiting a Dementia Consultant. The role applies expertise in assessment and biopsychosocial approaches to support people living with dementia and their carers, using practical, non-pharmacological strategies to prevent or respond to behaviour changes. It is a fixed-term contract until June 2028, based in the Cardiff office and supporting the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales.

Key responsibilities

• Support families, carers and clinical staff in understanding how dementia affects each individual.
• Help carers and clinicians prevent and respond to behaviour changes through modelling, coaching and resources such as personalised behaviour support plans.
• Synthesise information from observation and written records into evidence-based, relationship-centred recommendations.
• Develop reports that are tailored to individual situations and improve quality of life.
• Undertake assessments of the person and their care network.
• Build capability across acute, home and aged care sectors with the wider DSA team.
• Contribute to research, projects and programs, and take on other assignments as required.

Required profile

• Current Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel.
• Relevant qualification in Allied Health, Nursing, Aged Care or Mental Health (essential).
• Experience in Australian residential aged care and/or community aged care.
• Commitment to HammondCare's Christian mission and motivation.

Required skills

• Expertise in supporting people living with dementia.
• Negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Problem-solving, decision-making and prioritisation under deadline.
• Stakeholder management and excellent written and verbal communication.

What we offer

• Remuneration with salary packaging: $15,900 per year for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work and additional annual leave.
• Training and career development, and a reward and recognition program.
• Fitness passports with gym, class and pool access for you and your family.
• Free confidential counselling and wellbeing resources through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts at MyCar and commercial discounts at JB HI-FI and The Good Guys.