Dementia Consultant: Evidence‑Based Care & Coaching

HammondCare; Cardiff; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Entertainment benefits

Hybrid work

Career development

Annual leave

Rewards program

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Counselling resources

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

HammondCare, based in Australia, invites applications for a Dementia Consultant in Cardiff, NSW. The role supports people living with dementia and caregivers within the national HACDSP framework, funded by the Australian Government.

You will apply biopsychosocial approaches to implement non-pharmacological strategies and improve life quality. The Fixed Term Contract runs until June 2028, with flexible hybrid work and opportunities to develop skills across hospital, home and aged care settings.

Qualifications

• Expertise in supporting people living with dementia.
• Experience in Australian residential aged care and/or community aged care.
• Be relatable and able to share knowledge to support change.
• Demonstrate negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management.
• Current Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel.
• Empathy and patience.
• Relevant qualification in Allied Health, Nursing or Mental Health is essential.
• Commitment to HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.

Responsibilities

• Support families, caregivers and clinical staff to understand how dementia impacts each individual.
• Equip carers and clinicians to prevent and respond to behaviour changes through coaching and resources.
• Synthesize information to provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Develop contextual reports to drive on-ground improvements.
• Undertake assessments to understand the holistic experience of the person and care network.
• Work with the broader Dementia Support Australia team to build capability across care sectors.
• Contribute to research, projects and innovative sector responses.
• Take on additional projects as needed.

Skills

Dementia care expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Relevant Allied Health qualification

Job description

HammondCare, based in Australia, invites applications for a Dementia Consultant in Cardiff, NSW. The role supports people living with dementia and caregivers within the national HACDSP framework, funded by the Australian Government.

You will apply biopsychosocial approaches to implement non-pharmacological strategies and improve life quality. The Fixed Term Contract runs until June 2028, with flexible hybrid work and opportunities to develop skills across hospital, home and aged care settings.