• Contributes to meaningful social change
• Attractive salary packaging options available
• Full-Time, 12 month contract opportunity

Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated half a million Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.6 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. Our commitment to a shared set of values shapes our decisions, actions and behaviours towards achieving our core purpose and strategic priorities.

• We connect by promoting a people centred way of working and respecting all
• We collaborate in a supportive manner with each other, other teams, clients and external parties
• We commit to our purpose and direction, accountable for our actions and support the innovations, reshaping the way we do things

Located at our Glenside office, the Project Officer – Dementia-Friendly Communities will be responsible for providing a high standard of professional administration and project support for the Dementia-Friendly Communities program. The role is also expected to take a lead role in managing the dementia-friendly champion volunteer program, coordinating the program’s recognition processes, maintenance of the Dementia-Friendly Communities website and responding to Australia-wide Dementia Friends and dementia-friendly communities enquiries.

Reporting directly to the National Manager – Dementia-Friendly Communities, you will also be responsible for:

• Managing and distributing collateral supplies such as brochures, badges, certificates and other resources.
• Undertaking various project and administrative tasks, including provision of timely and accurate information, program monitoring and evaluation activities, maintaining records and preparing communications, briefs and reports.
• Managing the recruitment, induction and ongoing support of volunteer dementia-friendly champions (DF Hosts) in the community.
• Coordinating the maintenance of the Dementia-Friendly Community website

To be successful in this role you will be a team player, have excellent interpersonal communication skills and meet the key selection criteria outlined below.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Relevant experience in program and project management environments including experience in analysis, planning, organisational and time management
2. Demonstrated experience in engaging and working effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and the ability to build and maintain productive and professional relationships
3. Demonstrated ability to self-manage time efficiently and to deliver solutions on time and to specification
4. Strong organisational skills including the ability to manage numerous tasks concurrently, use initiative, establish priorities and work to tight or competing deadlines
5. Experience in preparing reports (executive summary, data analysis and data presentation) meeting documentation (agendas, minute taking and writing, and preparation of meeting action lists) with an attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Cert IV in Business Administration, or equivalent (desirable)

If you thrive on activity and are looking for the next challenge as part of 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.

To continue with your application and to view the position description, please select the 'Apply Now' button. You will be required to provide a cover letter outlining your response to the key selection criteria within the application process. You will also be requested to attach a copy of your resume.

For specific role enquiries, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Project Officer - Dementia-Friendly Communities enquiry via EthicalJobs.