Dementia Advisor - Perth
We are currently seeking an experienced health professional to join our organisation in the role of a Dementia Advisor based in Perth.
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Dementia Australia
Location: Perth
Work type: Part Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-3-5838-4038
Fax: +61-8-5834-2323
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Detail information about job Dementia Advisor - Perth. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Part-time 0.6 EFT fixed term position until June 2019
- Opportunity with Progressive Peak body for Dementia
- Attractive salary packing options available
Dementia Australia is the new voice of Alzheimer’s Australia, and the peak body representing the interests of people with dementia, their families and carers.
We are currently seeking an experienced health professional to join our organisation in the role of a Dementia Advisor based in Perth. The Dementia Advisor is responsible for the delivery of dementia specific information and awareness activities to the community plus the co-facilitation of group programs with partner organisations to people with dementia and their carers. In addition, this role will provide education workshops in the delivery of the Dementia Friendly Communities (DFC) program. Some travel to regional areas of Western Australia will be required.
In addition, you will be responsible for:
- Providing information about dementia, available services and resources to people diagnosed with dementia, their families/carers, health and community support services and the wider community
- Plan and coordinate program delivery to achieve identified goals within time constraints
- Accept and manage referrals from a range of sources, including the National Dementia Helpline and offer advice and support to carers, referring onto other support services including partner groups as appropriate
- Assist with public awareness events and information displays
Key Selection Criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in health or social service related disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience of working with people with dementia and carers and families.
- Demonstrated high level of verbal, written and interpersonal communication.
- Proven capacity to problem solve and negotiate with others.
- Demonstrated ability to network with, consult and respond to the needs of a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Group facilitation skills.
- Public speaking and presentation skills.
- Availability to work Thursdays, on an occasional basis.
To be successful in this position, you will have tertiary qualifications in health or social service related disciplines. You will also meet the selection criteria found in the position description and show an absolute commitment to the delivery of high quality dementia services and support.
In return, you will be offered a flexible and supportive work environment as well as a number of attractive staff benefits. This role involves occasional travel outside the Perth metropolitan area.
The position description can be found in the careers page of our website https://www.dementia.org.au/careers
Role enquiries can be made to Lynne Hedley on 0428 920 831 or to [email protected]
To apply, please email a resume accompanied by a cover letter outlining your response to the key criteria in the position description to [email protected]
Applications Close Monday, 30 July 2018 and interviews will be held on Tuesday, 7 August 2018.