• Attractive salary packaging options available

• Part-time (0.6 FTE), Fixed Term until June 2023

• Work from home and our office in Milton, QLD

Dementia Australia is the national peak body and 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. Our commitment to a shared set of values shapes our decisions, actions and behaviours towards achieving our core purpose and strategic priorities.

• We connect by promoting a people centred way of working and respecting all
• We collaborate in a supportive manner with each other, other teams, clients and external parties
• We commit to our purpose and direction, accountable for our actions and support the innovations, reshaping the way we do things

The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of Dementia Australia’s new 1-1 peer support program for people living with dementia and their carers.

This position will actively contribute to the development of a service sector that is responsive to the needs of people living with dementia and their carers, while improving outcomes of people living with dementia and their carers.

Reporting directly to the Peer Support Program Coordinator, you will also be responsible for:

• Build collaborative relationships with people living with dementia and their carers
• Conduct participant screening and registration into the Dementia Australia Peer Network
• Use peer-to-peer match policy to provide suitable 1:1 connection between Peer Leader and Peer Participants
• Ensure on-going monitoring of participation progress, including each peer match progression
• Provide 1:1 opportunity for Peer Leaders to debrief on the progress of peer-to-peer calls
• Participate in and contribute to service evaluations, planning, development and innovation

To be successful in this role you will be a team player, have excellent interpersonal communication skills and meet the key selection criteria outlined below.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. An ability to engage and work in partnership with people living with dementia, and their carers
2. Knowledge and understanding of the impacts of dementia for individuals, carers and their support networks or the capacity to develop that knowledge base and understanding
3. Excellent verbal, interpersonal and communication skills, including the use of active listening, unconditional regard and reflective questioning
4. Well-developed case notes and record keeping skills within the context of a client database
5. Demonstrated capacity to communicate and collaborate effectively within a team
6. Proficiency in using MS Office applications and skills in data entry
7. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload

Qualifications:

• A relevant qualification in a health-related field and/or significant experience working with clients in the delivery of community-based services

If you thrive on activity and are looking for the next challenge as part of a dynamic team, we would like to hear from you. In return you will be offered a flexible and supportive environment as well as a number of attractive staff benefits. You will be making a difference in the lives of people living with dementia, their families and friends.

Please complete this online application form starting below. You will be required to provide a cover letter outlining your response to the key selection criteria within the application process. You will also be requested to attach a copy of your resume. For specific role enquiries, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Peer Support Liaison Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note:

Applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria will not be considered.

Dementia Australia reserves the right to close recruitment for this position as needed.

The position description can be found below.