Work 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 (4 days/week) opportunity based in North Ryde, NSW, or Perth, WA.

Reporting directly to the National Manager Connecting Peers Program you will be responsible for:

• Building collaborative relationships with people living with dementia and carers.
• Managing induction and onboarding of program participants in line with Program Guidelines.
• Reviewing matching criteria to provide suitable 1:1 connections between Peer Leaders and Peer Participants.
• Facilitating opportunities for individual and group reflection and learning.
• Documenting and reporting all aspects of service delivery according to specified procedures.

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.

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:

• An understanding of Peer Support and its potential to normalise and validate lived experience, while reducing social isolation and increasing wellbeing.
• Knowledge or experience of the impact of dementia for individuals and carers.
• High level verbal and written communications skills and an appreciation of the role of active listening and empathy in relationship building.
• Effective time management skills, including the ability to prioritise competing demands and multi-task.
• Proficiency in business software applications, including custom client management systems, Microsoft Office, MS Teams and/or Zoom, and the ability to record client interactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• A relevant qualification in a health-related field and/or significant experience working with clients in the delivery of community-based services.

Our values

• Diversity and Equality
• Respect and Inclusiveness
• Integrity and Accountability

About us

Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the more than 400,000 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.5 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 [email protected] using the subject line: Peer Support Liaison Officer - Sydney / Perth enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

A position description is attached.