Are you an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner &/or Nurse who is passionate about high-quality, person-centred care for people living with dementia? Join Carrington's Quality team!

• Lead dementia-specific services across our community to enhance the well-being, dignity, and independence
• Enjoy leading best practice at an organisational & program level, while enabling care for individual residents and their families
• Rewarding local role with NFP Salary Packaging

About Us

Carrington is a not-for-profit centre of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centred quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care. At Carrington, we are committed to providing quality care for our Consumers so they can live a happier, healthier more independent life.

The Opportunity

As the Dementia Care Coordinator you will lead with purpose, shaping dementia care that empowers residents, supports families, and inspires staff as a key part of our growing Quality team. This full time onsite role is a unique opportunity to utilise your clinical expertise, compassionate leadership, and a commitment to delivering person-centred dementia care to support dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the delivery of dementia care services across Carrington Care
• Developing and implementing individualised, person-centred care plans
• Supporting and educating staff in dementia care best practices
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external specialists
• Fostering a dementia-friendly environment and culture
• Engaging families, providing emotional support, and facilitating support groups
• Driving innovation through research, quality improvement, and policy development

About you:

Essential

1. Behaviour Support Practitioner or Nurse qualification
2. Minimum 2–3 years’ experience with supporting dementia or other functional cognitive disorders
3. Expertise in dementia care principles and behavioural strategies
4. Strong communication and leadership skills
5. Experience in mentoring and training staff
6. Confidence in electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation
7. Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check clearance (to be obtained during recruitment)

Enjoy our Benefits:

• Competitive Pay, including loadings, potential performance-based increases and full not-for-profit salary packaging
• Employee sign on bonus – Earn up to $1,000!
• Employee Referral Program – Earn up to $500 for referring a successful candidate!
• 15% employee discount at our Rocksalt restaurant
• 10% off full price shoes at a local shoe store
• Enjoy our “Carrington Day” – an Additional Christmas Public Holiday each year

To Apply

Please submit your application including your current resume and a cover letter addressing the criteria in the 'About You' section. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Recruitment for this position has commenced, and an immediate start is available for the right candidate.

For enquiries, contact [email protected]

We will not respond to unsolicited emails from recruitment agencies or applications from outside Australia