Location: Melbourne

The Opportunity:

Welfare Recruitment Solutions, in collaboration with a renowned industry leader, seeks passionate Dementia Specialists/Consultants who are ready to drive positive change by combining empathy, creativity, and clinical skills to solve problems.

You’ll be part of a team dedicated to applying expertise in assessment and biopsychosocial approaches to implement innovative, non-pharmacological strategies that prevent, minimise, or respond to behavioural changes related to dementia.

The Role:

As a Dementia Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving positive change for individuals living with dementia.

Utilising your extensive knowledge and expertise, you’ll conduct thorough face-to-face assessments to understand each person’s unique dementia journey and identify factors contributing to behavioural changes.

Your recommendations and interventions will advocate for improved quality of life and ensure responsive care services tailored to individual needs.

While assessments will primarily be conducted at designated sites, occasional regional travel may be required to reach individuals in need.

The Candidate:

• Extensive experience in aged care, with a focus on dementia care.
• Background as a Senior Nurse/Lead, Clinical Care Manager, or in specialised dementia roles.
• Proficiency in managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) and identifying triggers and unmet needs.
• Additional qualifications or ongoing education in Dementia Care, Gerontology, or Health & Aging highly desirable.
• A genuine passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with dementia.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Other Essential Criteria:

• Full/Unrestricted Australian working rights (sponsorship unavailable)
• Full/Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
• Fully vaccinated for COVID19 (minimum 3 doses) + current annual Influenza 

Join a supportive team of dementia experts, educators, and advocates, and embark on a rewarding journey of professional growth and impact.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive remuneration with tax-free salary packaging options.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Access to ongoing professional development and dementia-specific training.
• Leave benefits, including additional purchased leave options.
• A supportive peer network and opportunities for continuous learning in evidence-based dementia care.
• Access to discounted healthcare memberships and fitness facilities

This role is offered on a Fixed Term Full-Time Contract until June 2026, with the possibility of extension. All short-listed applicants will undergo a criminal record check and must provide evidence of COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact via email: Jake@welfarers.com.au or give me a call on 0484 947 890

The Opportunity:

Welfare Recruitment Solutions, in collaboration with a renowned industry leader, seeks passionate Dementia Specialists for an exciting opportunity. This role offers a highly supportive environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for continuous learning and development.

The Role:

As a Dementia Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving positive change for individuals living with dementia. Utilising your extensive knowledge and expertise, you’ll conduct thorough face-to-face assessments to understand each person’s unique dementia journey and identify factors contributing to behavioural changes.

Your recommendations and interventions will advocate for improved quality of life and ensure responsive care services tailored to individual needs.

While assessments will primarily be conducted at designated sites, occasional regional travel may be required to reach individuals in need.

The Candidate:

• Extensive experience in aged care, with a focus on dementia care.
• Background as a Senior Nurse/Lead, Clinical Care Manager, or in specialised dementia roles.
• Proficiency in managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) and identifying triggers and unmet needs.
• Additional qualifications or ongoing education in Dementia Care, Gerontology, or Health & Aging highly desirable.
• A genuine passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with dementia.

Other Essential Criteria:

• Full/Unrestricted Australian working rights (sponsorship unavailable)
• Full/Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence 
• Fully vaccinated for COVID19 (minimum 3 doses) + current annual Influenza 

Join a supportive team of dementia experts, educators, and advocates, and embark on a rewarding journey of professional growth and impact.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

The successful candidate will undergo a criminal record check and be required to obtain an NDIS workers screening check

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact via email: Jake@welfarers.com.au or give me a call on 0484 947 890

The Opportunity             

Welfare Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a highly respected industry leader to assist in the further recruitment of a number of Dementia Specialists who are living North and Eastern Melbourne.

The opportunity further offers

• Highly supportive peer network of other talented Dementia Specialists combined with great leadership  
• Access to ongoing learning in latest evidence-based dementia care growing your own knowledge and expertise
• Very competitive salary commensurate with experience that offers $15.9K NFP packaging benefits (Circa $102-105k + Super + NFP Salary packaging)

The Role

Taking a person centred care approach you will provide a face to face assessment service for persons living with dementia that are showing a responsive behaviour ensuring that their care services and needs are met.  You will have a warm, engaging and collaborative approach where you will look to understand their dementia journey so far and context of the change in behaviour whether it related to a psychosocial need or other needs or triggers within their environment that might be contributing to the onset of a change.

This is a personally rewarding opportunity where you advocate on behalf of the person living with dementia ensuring an improved quality of living and that further care and support is responsive to their individual and diverse needs through your recommendations, behavioural management strategies and practical interventions. This is also a wonderful opportunity to provide further knowledge insight in educating family members, upskilling carers and others involved in their care in how to successfully identify and manage behavioural psychosocial symptoms of dementia when you are not there.  

The opportunity looks to align assessments to where you live and we are looking for further Dementia Specialists who are up for a new challenge for 2024 to join the growing Victoria team. The position additionally offers autonomy and flexibility on assessment days where you travel to and from assessments from home where you are able to provide further support and a greater reach to persons living with dementia.

  
The Candidate

• Strong aged care experience working closely with persons living with dementia in residential care, community or acute/sub-acute settings.
• Experience working in a Senior Nurse/Lead, Clinical Care Manager, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Diversional Therapist or other dementia specialised roles like a Dementia CNC. 
• Alternatively, you may currently work in an ACAT/AN-ACC Assessor, Aged Care Management or as an Educator and would really enjoy making a more meaningful difference assessing and advocating for persons living with dementia at different stages of their journey.   
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of different types of dementia, experience in successfully managing BPSD and astute in identifying triggers and unmet needs.
• Further qualifications currently studying or completed in Dementia Care, Gerontology or Health & Ageing will be very highly regarded. Alternatively, you may be an avid self-learner in all things dementia care or in addition to your experience have a lot of learned dementia knowledge through courses, training and professional development.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work with talented dementia experts and educators, within a highly supportive environment and learn from the best! 

Please call Ed on 0406 664 779 for a confidential discussion to discuss your background and suitability for the position if you are not sure or to find out more.

Alternatively email your CV or enquiry to edward@welfarers.com.au

The Opportunity             

Welfare Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a highly respected industry leader to assist in the further recruitment of a number of Dementia Specialists who are living North and Eastern Melbourne.

The opportunity further offers

• Highly supportive peer network of other talented Dementia Specialists combined with great leadership  
• Access to ongoing learning in latest evidence-based dementia care growing your own knowledge and expertise
• Very competitive salary commensurate with experience that offers $15.9K NFP packaging benefits (Circa $102-105k + Super + NFP Salary packaging)

The Role

Taking a person centred care approach you will provide a face to face assessment service for persons living with dementia that are showing a responsive behaviour ensuring that their care services and needs are met.  You will have a warm, engaging and collaborative approach where you will look to understand their dementia journey so far and context of the change in behaviour whether it related to a psychosocial need or other needs or triggers within their environment that might be contributing to the onset of a change.

This is a personally rewarding opportunity where you advocate on behalf of the person living with dementia ensuring an improved quality of living and that further care and support is responsive to their individual and diverse needs through your recommendations, behavioural management strategies and practical interventions. This is also a wonderful opportunity to provide further knowledge insight in educating family members, upskilling carers and others involved in their care in how to successfully identify and manage behavioural psychosocial symptoms of dementia when you are not there.  

The opportunity looks to align assessments to where you live and we are looking for further Dementia Specialists who are up for a new challenge for 2024 to join the growing Victoria team. The position additionally offers autonomy and flexibility on assessment days where you travel to and from assessments from home where you are able to provide further support and a greater reach to persons living with dementia.

  
The Candidate

• Strong aged care experience working closely with persons living with dementia in residential care, community or acute/sub-acute settings.
• Experience working in a Senior Nurse/Lead, Clinical Care Manager, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Diversional Therapist or other dementia specialised roles like a Dementia CNC. 
• Alternatively, you may currently work in an ACAT/AN-ACC Assessor, Aged Care Management or as an Educator and would really enjoy making a more meaningful difference assessing and advocating for persons living with dementia at different stages of their journey.   
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of different types of dementia, experience in successfully managing BPSD and astute in identifying triggers and unmet needs.
• Further qualifications currently studying or completed in Dementia Care, Gerontology or Health & Ageing will be very highly regarded. Alternatively, you may be an avid self-learner in all things dementia care or in addition to your experience have a lot of learned dementia knowledge through courses, training and professional development.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work with talented dementia experts and educators, within a highly supportive environment and learn from the best! 

Please call Ed on 0406 664 779 for a confidential discussion to discuss your background and suitability for the position if you are not sure or to find out more.

Alternatively email your CV or enquiry to edward@welfarers.com.au

The Opportunity             

Welfare Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a highly respected industry leader to assist in the further recruitment of a number of Dementia Specialists who are living North and Eastern Melbourne.

The opportunity further offers

• Highly supportive peer network of other talented Dementia Specialists combined with great leadership  
• Access to ongoing learning in latest evidence-based dementia care growing your own knowledge and expertise
• Very competitive salary commensurate with experience that offers $15.9K NFP packaging benefits (Circa $102-105k + Super + NFP Salary packaging)

The Role

Taking a person centred care approach you will provide a face to face assessment service for persons living with dementia that are showing a responsive behaviour ensuring that their care services and needs are met.  You will have a warm, engaging and collaborative approach where you will look to understand their dementia journey so far and context of the change in behaviour whether it related to a psychosocial need or other needs or triggers within their environment that might be contributing to the onset of a change.

This is a personally rewarding opportunity where you advocate on behalf of the person living with dementia ensuring an improved quality of living and that further care and support is responsive to their individual and diverse needs through your recommendations, behavioural management strategies and practical interventions. This is also a wonderful opportunity to provide further knowledge insight in educating family members, upskilling carers and others involved in their care in how to successfully identify and manage behavioural psychosocial symptoms of dementia when you are not there.  

The opportunity looks to align assessments to where you live and we are looking for further Dementia Specialists who are up for a new challenge for 2024 to join the growing Victoria team. The position additionally offers autonomy and flexibility on assessment days where you travel to and from assessments from home where you are able to provide further support and a greater reach to persons living with dementia.

  
The Candidate

• Strong aged care experience working closely with persons living with dementia in residential care, community or acute/sub-acute settings.
• Experience working in a Senior Nurse/Lead, Clinical Care Manager, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Diversional Therapist or other dementia specialised roles like a Dementia CNC. 
• Alternatively, you may currently work in an ACAT/AN-ACC Assessor, Aged Care Management or as an Educator and would really enjoy making a more meaningful difference assessing and advocating for persons living with dementia at different stages of their journey.   
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of different types of dementia, experience in successfully managing BPSD and astute in identifying triggers and unmet needs.
• Further qualifications currently studying or completed in Dementia Care, Gerontology or Health & Ageing will be very highly regarded. Alternatively, you may be an avid self-learner in all things dementia care or in addition to your experience have a lot of learned dementia knowledge through courses, training and professional development.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work with talented dementia experts and educators, within a highly supportive environment and learn from the best! 

Please call Ed on 0406 664 779 for a confidential discussion to discuss your background and suitability for the position if you are not sure or to find out more.

Alternatively email your CV or enquiry to edward@welfarers.com.au