Pause Coordinator

Amana Living; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amana Living seeks a compassionate Coordinator to lead the Pause Program, supporting people living with dementia and their carers through tailored respite experiences. You will coordinate person-centred care plans and facilitate meaningful respite, promoting wellbeing at home.

This fixed-term, full-time role (76 hours per fortnight) ends 30 June 2027 and is based at our Subiaco head office. You will work with clients, families and stakeholders to implement a dementia respite model, develop

Qualifications

• Formal health qualification and registration as a health professional.
• Experience in dementia care and person-centred practice.
• Vaccination policies and police clearance requirements.
• A National Police Clearance within 6 months validity is required.
• Pre-employment checks including references and fitness assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pause Program development and delivery for dementia care.
• Coordinate respite options with clients, carers and the care team.
• Conduct clinical assessments and tailor respite plans.
• Maintain accurate records using electronic systems for reporting and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build community partnerships.
• Support development and implementation of dementia respite guidance and tools.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Documentation

Planning

Education

Formal qualification in allied health or nursing

APHRA registration (or equivalent)

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Coordinator to lead the delivery of our innovative Pause Program, supporting people living with dementia and their carers through tailored respite experiences. This role focuses on enhancing wellbeing by coordinating person-centred care plans and facilitating meaningful respite at various stages of the dementia journey. You’ll work closely with clients and families to create flexible support options that promote living well at home for longer.

This position is offered as a Fixed-term, Full-time role, 76 hours per fortnight, ending on the 30th of June 2027, based at our Head Office in Subiaco.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development and Implementation

• Use clinical skills to support the Manager, Pause Program, in implementing the program with clients and carers.
• Engage with participants (carers and people living with dementia) to ensure timely and appropriate respite support.
• Conduct clinical assessments to identify tailored informal and formal respite options.
• Use validated tools to support reflection on self-care and wellbeing.
• Apply pilot outcomes to shape a person-centred dementia respite model.
• Provide individual and group education and support on all aspects of respite.
• Co‑design and implement respite planning tools and procedures with participants.
• Develop personalised Respite Plans in collaboration with carers and clients.
• Build community capacity through partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain professional knowledge to ensure high-quality respite support.

Communication and Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with clients, carers, and stakeholders to ensure an integrated respite model.
• Participate in program meetings, briefings, and stakeholder updates.

Operations, Administration and Documentation

• Record participant engagement and relevant information
• Maintain accurate records using electronic systems and report outputs in line with funding requirements.
• Liaise with the Operations Support Officer to manage administrative functions.
• Support the development and implementation of the Dementia Respite Support Guide.
• Complete administrative tasks related to grant requirements and the role.

About You

You are a qualified health professional with strong clinical assessment skills and a passion for supporting people living with dementia and their carers. You thrive in collaborative environments, have experience in delivering person-centred care, and can translate program learnings into practical, innovative respite solutions. Your excellent communication, planning, and documentation skills enable you to work effectively with clients, families, and stakeholders to improve wellbeing and support living well at home.

Essential Criteria

• A formal qualification in a related field, e.g. allied health, nursing.
• Experience supporting people living with dementia.
• Evidence of Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and reference checks
• Current APHRA Registration without restrictions, or equivalent
• Western Australian C Class Driver’s License.

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!