Dementia Advisor

Dementia; Australia; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading remuneration

Salary packaging benefits

Training & career development

Leave benefits – additional annual

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

HammondCare is seeking a compassionate Dementia Advisor/Consultant to join our team at the Scone site in Australia. You will provide expert advice, guidance, and emotional support to people living with dementia and their families, helping them navigate diagnosis, treatment, and care pathways.

As a key member of the Residential team, you will mentor care staff, build capacity, and contribute to evidence-based care practices.

Qualifications

• 3 years of proven experience working with people living with dementia.
• Registered Nurse qualification is essential.
• Further qualification in Training and Assessment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated skills in teaching, mentoring and coaching others.
• Confidence with conducting care tasks such as personal care and resident general support.
• High level of negotiation, communication and relationship building skills.
• Problem solving and decision‑making skills relevant to aged and dementia care context.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills both written and verbal.
• Strong administrative and computer skills using Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• On the ground support. Providing dementia specific expert advisory services within HammondCare services, through participation in regular clinical review meetings Coaching staff, building their ability and capacity to deal with dementia related situations and escalations.
• Build staff capacity through communication, education, mentoring and coaching in practice; this can include spending time with the team on the ground and lead by example with care support, but also conducting case study discussions and review of documentations
• Plan engagement with individuals and teams to achieve agreed practice development objectives and quality improvements
• Participate, contribute and learn as part of the Residential team in team meetings, professional supervision and team activities
• Evaluation and report by utilising HammondCare processes to communicate, monitor and manage work delegations and projects including evaluation and reporting
• Participating in projects and behaviour management planning

Skills

Dementia care expertise

Mentoring and coaching

Communication skills

Person-centered care

Education

Registered Nurse

Training and Assessment qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting individuals and families impacted by dementia? HammondCare are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Dementia Advisor / Consultant to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will provide expert advice, guidance, and emotional support to those living with dementia and their loved ones, helping them navigate the complexities of diagnosis, treatment, and care.

About the role A rewarding opportunity for a passionate Dementia professional to join HammondCare on an Full time basis at our Scone Site. Dementia Consultant, known within HammondCare Residential as a Dementia Advisor, focuses on improving the lives of individuals living with dementia by applying dementia‑specific clinical knowledge and skills in a residential aged care setting. As a key member, you will mentor care staff to enhance their support and implement HammondCare’s Philosophy of care and Case management framework. You will work closely with teams across the organisation, and build capacity, share expert knowledge, and contribute to the development of evidence‑based care practices.

Responsibilities include:

• On the ground support. Providing dementia specific expert advisory services within HammondCare services, through participation in regular clinical review meetings Coaching staff, building their ability and capacity to deal with dementia related situations and escalations.
• Build staff capacity through communication, education, mentoring and coaching in practice; this can include spending time with the team on the ground and lead by example with care support, but also conducting case study discussions and review of documentations
• Plan engagement with individuals and teams to achieve agreed practice development objectives and quality improvements
• Participate, contribute and learn as part of the Residential team in team meetings, professional supervision and team activities
• Evaluation and report by utilising HammondCare processes to communicate, monitor and manage work delegations and projects including evaluation and reporting
• Participating in projects and behaviour management planning

What do we need from you?

• 3 years of Proven experience working with people living with Dementia is essential
• Registered Nurse qualification is essential.
• Further qualification in Training and Assessment is highly desirable
• Demonstrated skills in teaching, mentoring and coaching others
• Confidence with conducting care tasks such as personal care and resident general support
• High level of negotiation, communication and relationship building skills
• Problem solving and decision‑making skills relevant to the aged and dementia care context
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills both written and verbal
• Strong administrative and computer skills using Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits - What are we offering in return for your expertise and experience.

• Market leading remuneration
• Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits
• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

Does this sound like you?

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

This role is defined as Key Personnel under the Aged Care Act 1997 requiring additional checks and credentials, including consideration of the 'suitability matters'. All short‑listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, and complete a NDIS Workers Screening Check.

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years. Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals. As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.