• Exciting relocation opportunity – various locations in Australia
• Full time opportunity to join our team in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth.
• Highly negotiable salary package
• Join a leading industry organisation 

The Opportunity

Dementia Centre, HammondCare has a fantastic opportunity to work and live in Australia. 

This offer extends to New Zealand citizens seeking a new opportunity to work in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth. Relocation and accommodation assistance will be provided for those successful. 

About HammondCare

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve quality of life for people in need.

We specialise in aged and dementia care, palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, and other related health and aged care services.  

The Dementia Centre was founded by HammondCare in 1995 as an impartial resource and provider of research and expertise to the aged and dementia care community. This is key to HammondCare's commitment to excellence in dementia care.

There are two main operating arms within the Dementia Centre: Consultancy support and advice on dementia care and Dementia Support Australia (DSA). DSA delivers the Severe Behaviour Response Team (SBRT) and the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS). HammondCare has been selected to lead the Australian Government funded DBMAS and SBRT programs to 30 June 2020.

As a Consultant working within the Dementia Centre, you may be asked to work in any one of the two areas of focus, depending on your skills and experience. 

More about the role

The role of Consultant provides knowledge, skill and advice on matters relating to excellent dementia care in clinical and non-clinical matters that is in line with HammondCare’s Mission, Mission in Action and approaches to dementia care.

The essence of this role:

• Providing dementia specific expert consulting and advisory services within and outside of HammondCare
• Delivery of the DSA (incorporating SBRT and DBMAS) service, that includes assessment, case management, supporting, mentoring and modelling to reduce the impact of behaviours on people living with dementia, their carers and staff

About you

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
• It is expected that the incumbent will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in dementia care at a senior level. Tertiary qualifications in a related clinical field with specialist knowledge or experience in dementia care is essential.
• Strong ability to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and to be able to impart that knowledge to managers and staff to improve their ability to support people in need.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Strong planning and organising skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to document accurately and experience in report writing.
• Willingness to travel.

HammondCare offers its staff competitive salaries, excellent training & development opportunities, a supportive environment and a fabulous benefits program. For more info check out our website: www.hammond.com.au/careers.

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