• Attractive salary packaging options available
  
• Full Time permanent position
• Located in the Swan Hill/Mildura area or surrounds

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

Based and working in the northern Mallee Sunraysia region, we are currently seeking an experienced Counsellor to join our Client Services team on a full time basis. As a qualified Counsellor, you will provide support to people living with dementia, their families and carers, to enhance their quality of life and build self-efficacy through the provision of individual or group counselling, and other related activities. Servicing the Swan Hill and Mildura area for in-person services.  

Reporting directly to the Client Services Team Leader you will also be responsible for:

• Providing dementia specific counselling for people living with dementia, their families and carers through individual or group counselling in accordance with specified guidelines
• Providing information about dementia, available services, community and family education, and resources to carers
• Facilitating the delivery and evaluation of group education programs for people living with dementia and their carers and families in accordance with program guidelines and workplan 
• Screening and assessing clients to ensure that appropriate and timely services are received

To be successful in this role you will be a team player, show an absolute commitment to the delivery of high quality dementia services and support and meet the key selection criteria outlined below. 

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Registration with, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional body or association (e.g. Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, Australian Counselling Association, Australian Association of Social Workers or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia).
2. Minimum two years counselling experience.
3. Knowledge and understanding of the impact of the diagnosis and progression of dementia on the person and their family.
4. Experience in the delivery of educational information and group programs.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation skills etc.).
6. Well-developed case note, record keeping and report writing skills.
7. Demonstrated capacity to deliver high quality presentations across a diverse community

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate speciality area such as Psychology, Social Work or Counselling

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.

Please complete this online application form starting below. 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]

Please note: 

Applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria will not be considered.

Dementia Australia reserves the right to close recruitment for this position as needed.

The position description can be found below.