Job Description

About the role

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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.

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This role is offered as a Fixed Term Contract until June 2028. This role can be based out of a variety of our offices across NSW.

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- Market leading remuneration
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- Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
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- Adaptable hybrid work arrangements in a friendly workplace with an emphasis on work life balance
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- Leave benefits - purchased additional annual leave
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- Reward and Recognition Program
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- Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
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- Free independent and confidential counselling sessions and free wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program in multiple languages.
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- Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
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- Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI and The Good Guys
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Responsibilities

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- Support families, caregivers and clinical staff to understand how dementia impacts each individual.
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- Equip carers and clinicians to prevent and respond to behaviour changes through modelling, coaching, and development of resources including behaviour support planning.
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- Be able to synthesise information, through observation and written documentation to provide recommendations that are relationship centred and informed by evidence based best practice.
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- 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.
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- Undertake a range of assessments that help to understand the holistic experience of the person and their care network.
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- Work in partnership with the broader Dementia Support Australia to build capability across the home and aged care sectors.
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- Contribute to research, projects and programs and work innovatively to meet the changing needs of the sector
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- Work on other projects and assignments as required and in line with areas of skill, expertise and knowledge.
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What do we need from you?

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- Expertise in supporting people living with dementia
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- Experience in Australian residential aged care and or community aged care
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- Be relatable and able to share knowledge in a way that supports change at all levels
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- High level of negotiation, communication and relationship building skills
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- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
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- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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- A current Australian drivers licence and willingness to travel
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- Empathy and patience
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- Relevant qualification in Allied Health, Nursing, Aged Care or Mental Health is essential
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All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check.

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For more info on DSA, check out our website: https://www.dementia.com.au/

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HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion.

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We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

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📌 Dementia Consultant (New South Wales)
🏢 HammondCare
📍 New South Wales