National Leader, Connecting Peers Program

Dementia Australia Vic Division; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Extra leave entitlements

Employee support programs

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Dementia Australia Vic Division is seeking a National Manager Connecting Peers Program to lead the national delivery and governance of the Connecting Peers initiative. You will manage budgets, contracts and risk while guiding a cross-national team to deliver high-quality, patient- and carer-focused services.

You will embed consumer engagement through ALICE principles, ensure safety and duty of care, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Collaborates to remove barriers and enable client-focused outcomes.
• Strong project planning, sponsorship, coordination and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the National Connecting Peers Program, including budgets, contracts, performance, reporting, compliance and risk management.
• Lead, support and develop the national Connecting Peers team, fostering collaboration and high-quality delivery.
• Embed consumer engagement through Dementia Australia's ALICE principles.
• Ensure peer support activities are delivered safely with duty of care and risk management.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee recruitment, induction and ongoing support of volunteers.
• Lead evaluation and continuous improvement using feedback and data.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Governance

Collaboration

Continuous learning

Accountability

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Dementia Australia Vic Division is seeking a National Manager Connecting Peers Program to lead the national delivery and governance of the Connecting Peers initiative. You will manage budgets, contracts and risk while guiding a cross-national team to deliver high-quality, patient- and carer-focused services.

You will embed consumer engagement through ALICE principles, ensure safety and duty of care, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.