Address- Fixed Term, full-time appointment (to 30 June 2025)
- Level 6/7: $84,793 - $104,996 + 17% Superannuation
Dementia Training Australia (DTA) is funded by the Commonwealth Government as part of its Dementia Training Program initiative. DTA is a University of Wollongong led consortium, bringing together the expertise of Australia’s leading dementia educators from 4 nationwide universities and Dementia Australia. DTA provides a range of training and education services that are available nationally to health professionals across disciplines and care settings who are involved in the care of people with dementia.
We are seeking an energetic Team Leader with an agile and collaborative approach to the provision of Service and Support to multidisciplinary clients on their dementia-related training needs. In addition to actively supporting the delivery of DTA training and services you will oversee the Service Support team, ensuring smooth operations and efficient supervision of staff. Your role extends to assisting in the creation of new training resources by providing valuable data insights and managing resources within the team to ensure comprehensive coverage of all queries via phone, email, and website. Furthermore, you will play a vital role in driving continuous improvement through the ongoing review and refinement of DTA procedures.
To be successful you will be suitably qualified with subsequent relevant experience or have an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and training. A resilient and collaborative approach will be essential to effectively deliver strategic outcomes in a high-pressured environment as well highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
A capacity to understand the health and aged care sector, specifically around workforce knowledge and skills to support people living with dementia is required and an understanding of adult learning principles and experience working in a university, consortium or in a medium to large complex organisation will be highly regarded.
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 Lara Flynn, Senior Manager, Executive Office (DTA) on + 61 2 4221 3999 or via email: ******@uow.edu.au
Position Description
Closing Date: Thursday 30 May 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.
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