Staying at Home - Dementia Respite Project Officer

Company: Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Staying at Home - Dementia Respite Project Officer

• Enjoy the benefits of NFP salary packaging - up to $18,550 p.a.
• Come & join one of WA's largest aged care providersAt Southern Cross Care (WA) we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.Southern Cross Care (WA) is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care (WA) an extraordinary place to be.About the role and where you will be working:The Dementia Respite Project Coordinator, in consultation with the Respite Centre Co-Ordinator, focuses on improving access to initial respite care services for people with dementia and their carers. There is a particular focus on the quality, experience and innovative approaches to improving respite care planning for people living with dementia and their carers. This position is responsible for understanding, reporting and ensuring the successful execution of a Government funded grant.We'll be asking you to: -Develop a model of care applying the principles of the 'Staying at Home' program guidelines developed by HammondCare, ensuring these models improve the experience and quality of respite for people living with dementia and their carersEnsure people living with dementia stay at home longer and entry to permanent residential care is delayedProvide regular feedback to internal and external stakeholders about project progress, successes and barriers for successAbout YouYou are a compassionate and highly organised individual with a strong understanding of the needs of people living with dementia and their carers. You bring experience in project coordination, ideally within health, aged care, or community services, and have a passion for improving service accessibility and quality. Your collaborative approach enables you to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, and you are confident in grant management, reporting, and delivering project outcomes within defined timeframes. Innovation, empathy, and a commitment to person-centred care are at the heart of your work.To be considered for this role, you'll need:-Demonstrated ability to follow risk management strategies, identify and report hazards and adhere to work health and safety policies and proceduresWell-developed verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to gather, compile and analyse project data and report within nominated timeframesDemonstrated understanding of Dementia and the journey experienced by the person living with Dementia and their carer/sDemonstrated ability to work within nominated timeframes, meet performance indicators and deliver operational outcomesDemonstrated ability to work within a nominated budget to achieve operational outcomesWorking with us:At Southern Cross Care (WA), we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
  • Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
  • Free employee assistance program
  • A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
  • Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
  • Carers/personal leave
  • Service Awards for long standing employees
  • Flexible working environmentHow to apply:To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we'll be asking for:
    • National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
    • Immunisation record (Flu)Southern Cross Care (WA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.auAbout us:Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care (WA) is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. Group.Staying at Home - Dementia Respite Project OfficerCommunity Services & Development Management
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