Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer flexibility, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.

About the role

Multiple contract and permanent full-time positions with hybrid work environment based in Melbourne, Brisbane, or Sydney. Reporting directly to the Lead Learning Designer, you will be responsible for: 

1. Designing contemporary, evidence based accredited training programs, including assessment materials and all supporting documentation consistent with the learning outcomes and objectives (including VET Quality Framework requirements for accredited courses) and other requirements of the education program.
2. Consulting with relevant staff to validate work and external subject matter experts to inform the revision of existing, and development of new, education programs, tech solutions and innovative ideas.
3. Revising and updating existing courses in line with protocol and procedure
4. Producing high quality, innovative solutions to problems identified by staff at Dementia Australia as well as people living with dementia, their carers, communities, health professionals and families.
5. Writing and developing online learning, with ability to use Articulate Storyline (desirable).
6. Identification of opportunities for developing new learning materials, assistive technologies, or applications to support people living with dementia, their carers, communities, health professionals, and families.
7. Maintenance of an appropriate system of document, data, and version control to ensure the timely revision of education programs according to policies and procedures.

What is in it for you?

Salary benefits: we offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.

Leave allowances: in addition to an annual leave allowance of 20 days, you will also receive three days paid end of year closure leave, one day paid birthday leave, up to six weeks parental leave and 17.5% annual leave loading.

Work/life balance: flexible, hybrid work arrangements.

Employee benefits: wellbeing programs and access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and your family. 

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following :

1. Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline.
2. Certificate IV in training and Assessment (Preferred).
3. 1-2 years of relevant experience working in an RTO/TAFE.  
4. Sound understanding of Vocational Education and Training (VET) and experience writing Vocational Educational and Training Requirements.
5. Experience in aged care or nursing would be desirable. 
6. Demonstrates drive and motivation, self-reflects, and commits to learning and personal growth.
7. Collaborates with others to remove barriers and break down silos and enable the collaborative delivery of client/customer focused outcomes.
8. Builds, fosters, and sustains relationships (internally and externally) based on mutual trust, respect and understanding, to help pursue Dementia Australia's vision and mission.
9. Understands and uses available technologies and information to maximise efficiencies and deliver effective services.
10. Achieves results through a commitment to quality, planning and efficient resourcing.
11. Encourages and suggests new ideas to deliver goals more effectively.
12. Continually develops and applies specialist and technical skills and expertise to achieve work outcomes, sharing with others.
13. Communicates clearly and openly with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
14. Provides service excellence by delivering client focused services in line with Dementia Australia's and industry person-centred approach; ensuring client needs and expectations are met.

Our values

• Diversity and Equality 
• Respect and Inclusiveness 
• Integrity and Accountability 
   

About us

Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the more than 400,000 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. 

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.