Carer Gateway Educator and Counsellor

You are applying for the position of Carer Gateway Educator and Counsellor with Dementia Australia . Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.

This position is located in : Flexible Location (see job advert for details)

Close date : Fri, 12 Dec 2025 at 11 : 59pm

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

Part-time permanent position (0.9) based in either Milton or Cairns, QLD. Reporting directly to the Team Leader Client Services, you will be responsible for :

• Delivering flexible one-on-one and group counselling and coaching sessions that empower carers, foster partnerships, and encourage community engagement and referrals
• Providing dementia-specific counselling using evidence-based therapies, such as Rogerian and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, in line with ethical and legal standards
• Upholding the Carer Gateway counselling model by ensuring safe, confidential, and policy-compliant practices
• Communicating and maintaining professional boundaries with carers, staff, and stakeholders
• Delivering consumer-directed, empowerment-based services tailored to the unique needs of each individual
• Screening and assessing clients to ensure timely and appropriate support is provided
• Contributing to service evaluation and improvement by using data, feedback, and reflective practices
• Meeting program KPIs, maintain compliance with standards and guidelines, and undertake other duties as directed by the Team Leader

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 meal and entertainment benefits.

Leave allowances : In addition to your annual leave allowance, you will receive one day paid birthday leave, paid days off during our end of year closure period (if these days fall within your regular working schedule), up to six weeks parental leave and 17.5% annual leave loading.

Work / life balance : Flexible, hybrid work arrangements.

Employee benefits : Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia. Wellbeing programs and access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and your family plus access to continuous professional development, staff recognition programs and paid study leave.

About you

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

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About us

Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the more than 433,300 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.7 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. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.

For specific role enquiries, please contact Recruitment@dementia.org.au

Please note, applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria in the ‘About you’ section, will not be considered.

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