Dementia Consultant (Horsley)

## Dementia ConsultantApplylocations: Hammondville, NSW: Penrith: Horsley: Dubbo: Miranda, NSWtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 14 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ851**About the role** 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 May 2028. This role can be based out of a variety of locations across NSW.** **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 perks – 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:* 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.* #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rtrg8