Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer flexibility, extra leave entitlements, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.

About the role

Full time permanent position based in Milton, QLD or Mudgeeraba, QLD. Reporting directly to the Organisational Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

- Leading the implementation, monitoring and reporting of Dementia Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), ensuring commitments are progressed and delivered
- Building and maintaining strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations
- Providing cultural advice and support to teams, helping strengthen cultural safety, capability and understanding across Dementia Australia
- Coordinating cultural awareness, education and learning opportunities and supporting staff participation in reconciliation initiatives
- Championing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and contributing to embedding reconciliation into organisational policies, programs and practices
- Co-chairing and actively contributing to the RAP Working Group and Community Activation Group
- Monitoring RAP-related data, outcomes, risks and opportunities, providing reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and strengthening meaningful reconciliation outcomes across the organisation.

What is in it for you?

Salary benefits: We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for meal and entertainment benefits.

Leave allowances: In addition to your annual leave allowance,



we offer one day of paid birthday or day of significance leave, paid days off during our end of year closure period (if these fall within your regular work days), enhanced personal leave and extended parental leave for all parents. You will also receive 17.5% annual leave loading and the option to purchase additional leave.

Work/life balance

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements.

Employee benefits

Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia, wellbeing programs and free, confidential counselling for you and your family. Access to continuous career development, staff recognition programs, a paid volunteering day and paid study leave.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in community development, project management, social sciences, education, organisational development or a related field (preferred)
- Minimum 2 years' experience implementing RAPs, organisational wide strategies, change initiatives
- Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, reconciliation, cultural safety and community engagement
- Previous experience in developing strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and internal /external stakeholders
- Experience in health, aged care,



disability or community services and commitment to positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Embraces individual and cultural differences through genuine, courteous behaviours
- Demonstrates inclusive behaviour; listens, values and acknowledges others
- Establishes accountability for the execution of quality results
- Gathers appropriate parties to stimulate ideas and innovation through collaborative ways of working and problem solving.

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position under Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

To be eligible for this position, applicants must:

- Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
- Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
- Be accepted as such by their community.

Successful applicants will be required to provide appropriate confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

Our values are informed by the voices of people impacted by dementia

- L iving Experience
- I nclusive
- E mpowering

To find out more about our ALICE principles see link here: about-us/alice-stronger-voice-together

About us

Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the over 446,500 Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.7 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. Our commitment to a shared set of values shapes our decisions, actions and behaviours towards achieving our core purpose and strategic priorities.

For specific role enquiries, please contact ***********@dementia.org.au

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