Dementia Support Coach

Make a difference every day by supporting people living with dementia and those who care for them. Use your empathy, coaching skills, and aged care experience to deliver hands-on, evidence-based support across diverse care settings. Be part of a purpose-driven team that values innovation, flexibility, and compassionate care. Dementia Support Australia, with the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, delivers the DREAM project to build workforce capability in respite dementia care.

DREAM Dementia Support Coaches work with staff in community and residential aged care through on-site visits, remote support, observation, modelling, and reflective dialogue. They provide tailored education based on DREAM modules, delivering both group sessions and individual mentoring. Coaches collaborate with staff, leaders, and stakeholders to ensure support is relevant, context-specific, and aligned with service needs. The role requires autonomy, adaptability, and a strong commitment to person-centred, psychosocial dementia support.

** This role is offered as a Fixed Term Contract until February 2028. This role can be base
**** d out of various offices across Sydney and Melbourne.*
* ** Benefits
* * Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits. Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave
** Responsibilities
* * Dementia Support Coach will facilitate on the ground support, implementation of relationship-based support strategies, modelling and coaching with clients, carers and care staff.

Work collaboratively with peers to develop the skills, expertise and/or applied knowledge of aged care staff and carers to understand the person living with dementia and develop best practice support and care.

Strong organisational abilities, including effective time management and ability to prioritise in a busy work environment and competing demands. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. At Dementia Support Australia, we are dedicated to improving the lives of people living with dementia and their families. We provide tailored support, equipping individuals with the knowledge and resources to understand and manage the changing behaviours associated with dementia.

Funded by the Australian Government and led by Hammond Care, we offer a free, nationwide service that delivers specialist, person-centred care and advice.

We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work.

Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years.

Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care.

We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills.

Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.

As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits!
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