Dementia Care & Education Facilitator

Dementia Australia; Port Macquarie; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal and entertainment benefits up to

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Hybrid work

Counselling and wellbeing programs

Staff recognition

Volunteering day

Study leave

Retail discounts (450+ retailers)

Job summary

Dementia Australia in Port Macquarie NSW is seeking a full-time role to educate and support people living with dementia, their families and carers. You will help clients navigate aged care, disability and health services, and foster connections through group activities.

The position emphasizes person-centered care, continuous improvement, and collaboration with community providers. Hybrid work arrangements and extensive leave and employee benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in related field of Social Work, Allied Health, Nursing, or significant experience delivering community-based services or within health-related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of impacts of dementia on individuals, carers and support networks.
• Experience and knowledge of group facilitation and group dynamics as primary focus of role.
• Experience facilitating individual and group work with clients in a community setting is desirable.
• Openness to new ideas and change initiatives.
• Commitment to quality, planning and efficient resourcing to achieve results.
• Clear and open communication with different audiences.
• Valid driver’s license required for intrastate travel.
• Ability to work both autonomously managing referrals on a waitlisted basis and within a team to ensure equity of services.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating individual and group education, information and support to people living with dementia, their families and carers.
• Supporting clients in navigating aged care, disability and health services with referrals and guidance.
• Facilitating connections between people living with dementia and their carers through group engagement activities.
• Ensuring service delivery is person-centered, empowering clients to participate in their care.
• Identifying gaps in service delivery and sharing insights with leadership for continuous improvement.
• Building and maintaining partnerships with community organisations and service providers to enhance support options.
• Maintaining accurate client records and data in line with professional and legal standards.

Job description

Dementia Australia in Port Macquarie NSW is seeking a full-time role to educate and support people living with dementia, their families and carers. You will help clients navigate aged care, disability and health services, and foster connections through group activities.

The position emphasizes person-centered care, continuous improvement, and collaboration with community providers. Hybrid work arrangements and extensive leave and employee benefits are included.