• Progressive Peak Body for Dementia
• Attractive salary packaging available
• Full-time, fixed term opportunity until June 2022 based in North Ryde, NSW

Dementia Australia is a group of passionate and driven employees, volunteers, advocates and ambassadors working together to make a positive difference. We are amplifying the voices that have been hidden for too long. We are for, and with, people living with dementia. We represent the many experiences of dementia, through one powerful and united voice.

We are currently seeking a Facilitator to join our Centre for Dementia Learning (CDL) team based in North Ryde, NSW. The position will contribute to Dementia Australia’s mission through the delivery of high quality education programs (accredited and non-accredited) and organisational practice and environmental consultancy services to a wide range of audiences including: aged care workers, health professionals, allied health professionals, disability workers and other organisations.

For further information on CDL, please refer to our website.

Reporting directly to the CDL Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Working co-operatively and collaboratively with your manager and the team to deliver dementia education via both face to face and video conferencing.
• Undertake assessment and evaluation of structured professional education sessions.
• Participate in the development and delivery of consultancy services.
• Participate in reviews and development of courses.
• Data collection and record keeping.
• Attending and promoting programs and services at a range of events as required.

To be successful in this role you will be a team player, have excellent communication and presentation skills and be able to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position and key selection criteria as outlined below.

Minimum Qualifications: A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification as per Schedule 1 of the Standards for RTO’s 2015. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline is also a requirement of the position.

Desirable: A formal qualification in dementia is highly desirable. Knowledge and experience of aged care and dementia will also be beneficial.

Requirements: Proof of qualifications is required and is to be attached to your application or provided during the interview process.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in the design, delivery and assessment of adult education.
2. Engaging and professional facilitation skills.
3. Experience working in health, welfare or community sector.
4. Sound experience with taking a continuous improvement approach.
5. Experience in inclusive interactive learning considerate to culturally diverse and special needs participants.

If you thrive in an environment that encourages creativity and you enjoy working within a dynamic team, we would like to hear from you. In return you will be offered a flexible and supportive environment as well as a number of attractive staff benefits. You will be making a difference in the lives of people living with dementia, their families and friends.

Further details about the role and the position description can be found on our website https://www.dementia.org.au/careers.

For any enquiries, please contact Jess Creasey on [email protected] or (02) 8875 4659.