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Form of workWork 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
Permanent part time position (4 days per week) based in Perth with hybrid work from home options. Reporting directly to the State Manager Client Services, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting people with dementia, their families and carers by providing high quality therapeutic counselling, information, and referrals that strengthen family relationships
- Providing family services in conjunction with other DA staff in a multidisciplinary approach as appropriate
- Providing support and counselling to children impacted by dementia
- Working with families and assisting them to develop plans and strategies to meet current and future needs
- The provision of tailored and focused counselling services, in person, by telephone or via other technologies, including services to older adults, children and adolescents.
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 (pro-rated if part-time), 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 arrangements - option to WFH up to 2 days/week.
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 qualifications in psychology, social work or another related area in the health and social services sectors.
- Qualification and/or experience in working therapeutically with families.
- Eligibility for registration with, or membership of, a relevant professional body or association (e.g., Psychology Board of Australia or Australian Association of Social Workers).
- Experience in working with families, including children and adolescents in a therapeutic setting.
- An understanding of complex family and relationship issues and an ability to manage family conflict.
- Demonstrates drive and motivation.
- Fosters teamwork by working together and cooperatively.
- Continually develops and applies specialist and technical skills.
- Demonstrates sounds knowledge to navigate the use of information and database software.
- Communicates clearly and openly with different audiences.
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 Recruitment@dementia.org.au
Please note, applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria in the 'About You' section will not be considered.
