National Lead, Connecting Peers Program — Hybrid

Dementia Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900/year

Meal and entertainment benefits up to$

Hybrid work arrangements

Wellbeing programs and confidential 상담

Professional development and study-lea

Volunteer day and end-year leave

Retail discounts

Job summary

Dementia Australia is seeking a National Manager Connecting Peers Program to lead a national team and deliver the Connecting Peers initiative. You will drive budgets, contracts, risk, and performance while fostering collaboration and stakeholder engagement across offices nationwide.

The role emphasizes consumer engagement, safety, and continuous improvement, aligned with Dementia Australia's ALICE principles and values. Flexible hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in managing large programs
• Ability to foster collaboration across teams
• Strong skills in project planning and governance
• Experience in sponsorship and governance
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and feedback
• Accountability for quality results and delivery

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the National Connecting Peers Program including budgets, contracts, performance, reporting and risk management
• Lead, develop and support the national Connecting Peers team for high-quality delivery
• Embed consumer engagement via the ALICE principles in program delivery
• Ensure peer activities are delivered safely with duty of care and incident management
• Build strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee recruitment, induction and ongoing support of volunteers
• Lead program planning, evaluation and improvement using feedback and data

Skills

Leadership experience

Collaboration

Project planning

Governance

Performance management

Accountability

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Dementia Australia is seeking a National Manager Connecting Peers Program to lead a national team and deliver the Connecting Peers initiative. You will drive budgets, contracts, risk, and performance while fostering collaboration and stakeholder engagement across offices nationwide.

The role emphasizes consumer engagement, safety, and continuous improvement, aligned with Dementia Australia's ALICE principles and values. Flexible hybrid work options are available.