- 3 Positions: -
- 1x Full time, Fixed Term until 24/12/26
- 1x Part time 0.6FTE, Fixed Term until 30/6/27
- 1x Full time, Fixed term until 21/3/27
- Bundoora Campus
- Salary from $106,472 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata for part time)
About the positions
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, 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 the Dementia Knowledge to Action (DK2A) Program, General Practitioner (GP) education program, Pain Consultancy Service and Commissioned Training Programs.
This position sits within the DK2A Program which equips staff in aged care (guides) with enhanced skills in dementia care, care improvement, leadership, and responding to changed behaviours. Through this program staff can become effective leaders and influencers at the point of care, driving positive changes in dementia care practices within their workplace. A Mentor to DK2A candidates provides advice, guidance and support throughout the program and care improvement project via online meetings, phone, e-mail, virtual classrooms and face to face at training sessions. This position, together with the program delivery team, also plays a part in facilitating communities of practice sessions with guides.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for these positions, you will have:
- Current understanding of the dementia knowledge needs of the aged care workforce
- Knowledge of quality improvement project methods
- Demonstrated experience of quality improvement projects.
- Demonstrated recent experience in dementia care and the aged care sector.
- Demonstrated knowledge of dementia and dementia care
- Experience in facilitating and delivering education for the aged care sectors. Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment desirable but not essential.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD - Full time
PD - Program Mentor FT - Fixed term.pdf
PD - Part time
PD - Program Mentor PT - Fixed term.pdf
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Thursday 25th June 2026
Position Enquiries: Kerry Evans, Program Mentor
Email: Kerry.Evans@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter specifying which position you are interested in;
- An up-to-date resume; and
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.
Please scroll down to apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
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.
Our commitment to safety
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.
National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
