Workshop Facilitator

The Opportunity

A rewarding opportunity to be involved in a Dementia Centre initiative looking to support people living with dementia who are transitioning from hospital settings back to their homes or into residential care.

This role offers the chance for professional growth and exposure to a new project, making it a perfect fit for those looking to advance their career.

The role
The Workshop Facilitator will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of care provided to individuals with dementia by focusing on capability and capacity building.

This position involves designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programmes and training initiatives for staff, caregivers, and other stakeholders involved in dementia care. The goal is to equip the team with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to deliver exceptional, relationship-based care and to foster a supportive and enabling environment.

This role is offered as a Fixed Term, part-time, 4 days per week, until June 2028. This role is based out of our either our Hobart or Launceston Office.

Benefits

• Market leading remuneration
• Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements in a friendly workplace with an emphasis on work life balance
• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Leave benefits - purchased additional annual leave
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
• Free independent and confidential counselling sessions and free wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program in multiple languages.
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI and The Good Guys

Responsibilities

• Training Program Development
• Training Delivery
• Capacity Building
• Evaluation and Feedback
• Collaboration and Support
• Documentation and Reporting
• Professional Development

What do we need from you?

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare's Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
• A minimum of two years demonstrated experience in the delivery of programmes in a face-to-face setting and online
• Proven experience in training and education, ideally within a health care or residential care setting
• Dynamic personality with the ability to engage audiences quickly with strong rapport building skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong learning agility
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with training technologies and software.
• Commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Current Australian driver's licence with safe driving record and willingness to travel frequently intrastate and occasionally interstate

Desirable

• Understanding of dementia care principles, person-centered care, and relationship based approaches
• Certification or specialised training in dementia care or gerontology
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Health/Allied Health & Education

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift and move training materials and equipment.
• Capacity to work in a variety of settings, including office environments and residential care areas.

Ready to make a change? Apply Now!

All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and provide evidence of Influenza and COVID vaccinations

For more info on DSA, check out our website: https://www.dementia.com.au/work-with-us