Dementia Educator

Job Description:

• Fixed Term, full-time appointments (to 30 June 2025) (3x positions)
• Level 6/7: $84,793 - $104,996 (pro-rata if part-time) + 17% Superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements available and part-time hours will be considered

Positions are required in:

• Adelaide
• Sydney
• Brisbane

Dementia Training Australia (DTA) has been identified by the Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC) as having national responsibility for improving the knowledge and skills of the health and aged care workforce in supporting and caring for people living with dementia. The goal of the National Dementia Training program is to build capacity in a broad range of health and community staff, First responders and volunteer groups. To provide evidence-based care and support in a person-centred approach.
We are seeking three Dementia Educators to support the delivery of Dementia Training Australia's education and training programs. You will be part of a national training team, delivering face to face and virtual dementia education and training across the state that is of high quality, impactful, engaging and supports contemporary adult learning principles
To be successful in this role you will hold a Relevant qualification in Nursing, Allied Health, Aged Care, or extensive work-related experience such as specialist expertise in dementia and /or Clinical Education delivery. You will also have demonstrated experience in delivery of training programs to adult learners with extensive knowledge of the health and aged care sector, specifically around workforce knowledge and skills to support people living with dementia.
You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. For further information about this position, please contact Deborah Moxey, Training Centre Manager, 0447 153 525 or via email:
Closing Date: Sunday 28 January 2024, 11:59 PM
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply
The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
About Us:
The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.
Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.