Dementia Support Specialist

Dementia Support Specialist 

About Brightwater

Since 1901, Brightwater has supported people of all ages to live better. Care is at our core. We stand beside clients through change, bringing experience and understanding to the complexities of ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.

The Opportunity

As a recognised leader in aged care, disability and community services, we're seeking an experienced and passionate Dementia Support Specialist to provide clinical leadership and drive best-practice dementia care across our organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to influence practice at an organisational level while making a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Reporting to the General Manager Education & Clinical Specialty, you will play a pivotal role in implementing and embedding Brightwater's Dementia Framework across Residential Aged Care, Home Care, Transitional Care and Younger Onset Dementia services

This exciting role will see you:

• Leading the implementation and ongoing embedment of Brightwater's Dementia Framework across the organisation.
• Acting as a subject matter expert in dementia care, providing specialist advice, consultation and support to staff, clients and families.  
• Supporting complex clinical cases and contribute to evidence-based decision-making and behaviour support practices.
• Developing and deliver education, resources and capability-building initiatives that strengthen workforce knowledge and practice.
• Driving continuous improvement through the use of research, audit findings, consumer feedback and outcome data.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including people with lived experience, to enhance dementia care outcomes.

Why Join Brightwater

• Make a real impact in driving best practice care and outcomes for our clients and residents.
• Join a collaborative and values-driven team.
• Grow your career alongside a leading WA care organisation.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 annually to reduce tax and boost take-home pay.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work–life balance.
• BrightwaterPlus discounts at 370+ retailers, including health insurers.
• MyFitnessPassport access to gyms, studios and pools.
• 24/7 medical and mental health support for you and your family.
• Employee referral scheme, paid parental leave and return-to-work bonus.

What you’ll bring  

• A tertiary qualification in Nursing, Allied Health or a related health discipline.
• Current AHPRA registration (where applicable).
• Postgraduate qualifications in dementia, gerontology, aged care, rehabilitation, clinical education or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in contemporary, evidence-based dementia care and positive behaviour support approaches.
• Experience implementing and embedding frameworks, models of care or significant practice change initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and influencing skills.
• Experience developing workforce capability through education, mentoring and coaching.
• A Valid NDIS Workers Screening Check
• A current WA C Class Driver's Licence.

Talk to us

If you are a clinician looking to immerse yourself within the dementia space and are looking to bring your skills and experience into a caring organization, bring your passion and energy to Brightwater—and shape what is possible in the delivery of best practice care.

Click Apply and upload your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability. Review the attached job description or contact Zach Ooi, on 0429088113 or zach.ooi@brightwatergroup.com for a confidential discussion.

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