AddressWork 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, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.
About the role
Full time permanent opportunity, based in Milton, QLD. Reporting directly to the Team Leader Client Services, you will be responsible for:
- Building relationships with local stakeholders/key referrers and collaborate with other Gateway providers.
- Increasing carer referrals and access to internal programs and services provided by Dementia Australia.
- Leveraging internal and external resources to develop responses to consumer needs to address barriers to accessing services.
- Facilitating improved referral pathways for carers and their families.
- Representing Dementia Australia in a variety of settings, interagency meetings, stakeholder meetings and at public speaking engagements.
- Frequent intra-state travel including overnights will be required.
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 entertainment benefits.
Leave allowances: In addition to an annual leave allowance of 20 days, you will also receive three days paid end of year closure leave, one day paid birthday leave, up to six weeks parental leave and 17.5% annual leave loading.
Work/life balance: Flexible, hybrid work environment (2 days in the office, 3 from home).
Employee benefits: Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia. Wellbeing programs and access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and your family plus access to continuous professional development and paid study leave.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline highly desirable, (health, allied health, social services, education, management sectors) and/or knowledge and/or experience of community development or working in a similar role.
- Experience in liaising with and developing relationships and partnerships with service providers and other agencies.
- Experience in group facilitation and providing community information and education and supporting community capacity building.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively collaborating with a wide variety of community groups and individuals to achieve practical and sustainable mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Knowledge of dementia and its impact on people diagnosed with dementia, families and carers, particularly around best practice carer supports that enable carers to sustain their role as a carer and enhance their own wellbeing and identity.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and contribute effectively as a team member.
- Valid driver?s licence for frequent travel is required.
Our values
- Diversity and Equality
- Respect and Inclusiveness
- Integrity and Accountability
About us
Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education, and services for the estimated half a million Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.6 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. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.
For specific role enquiries, please contact ***********@dementia.org.au
Please note, applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria will not be considered.
