Job No.: 568204
Work type: Fixed Term
About the position
The Dementia Training Australia (DTA) consortium is an Australian Government funded dementia education program aimed at increasing the capacity of the health and aged care workforce and healthcare students to care for people with dementia. The DTA consortium is led by the University of Wollongong and consists of La Trobe University, Dementia Australia, Queensland University of Technology, the University of Western Australia and University of Tasmania Wicking Dementia Centre.
DTA provides a range of training and education services and activities nationally through collaboration across consortium members. The La Trobe University DTA team is responsible for the delivery of DTA's Dementia Knowledge to Action Program, General Practitioner (GP) education program, Pain Consultancy Service and Commissioned Training Programs.
This role is based within the DTA La Trobe University Hub and will be responsible for ongoing development of the Dementia Knowledge to Action (DK2A) Program, with a focus on rural and remote settings as well as other improvements or expansions to the program. Additionally, the role may involve contributing to other DTA programs and initiatives across the consortium to support DTA's overall objectives.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Sunday 15th December 2024.
Position Enquiries: Elizabeth Panagiotaros, Dementia Training Australia, La Trobe University Hub Manager, E. [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: Jacqueline Lava, Talent Acquisition Consultant, E. [email protected]
Position Description below:
PD - Senior Project Officer – Dementia Knowledge to Action Program.pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
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La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.