About the Role
As a Dementia Education Facilitator, you will play a key role in building the capability of carers, staff, and community members to support people living with dementia.
You will design and deliver high-quality, evidence-informed education that strengthens knowledge, confidence, and resilience in dementia care.
Key responsibilities include:
🔹 Designing and delivering group and individual education using adult learning principles
🔹Tailoring education to meet the needs of carers, staff, volunteers, and community members
🔹Applying inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practices
🔹Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders
🔹Monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness and driving continuous improvement
🔹Using digital tools and platforms to support education delivery and evaluation
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
🔹Minimum 3 years’ experience in education, training, facilitation, or health promotion within health, aged care, or community services
🔹CHCAGE011 – Provide Support to People Living with Dementia (or willingness to obtain)
🔹Current Queensland C Class Driver’s Licence
Desirable:
🔹 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)
🔹 Certificate or Diploma in Community Services, Health, Education, or a related field
You will also demonstrate:
🔹Experience designing and delivering education for diverse audiences using best-practice adult learning methods
🔹Strong understanding of dementia, carer needs, and community-based care approaches
🔹A genuine passion for dementia care and commitment to ongoing learning
🔹Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
🔹Skills in evaluating programs and applying continuous improvement
🔹High ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality
🔹Confidence using digital platforms to deliver and evaluate education
Why Join CatholicCare Central Queensland?
At CatholicCare, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer:
✔ Competitive salary
✔ Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
✔ Flexible full-time or part-time employment options
✔ Ongoing training and professional development
✔ Supportive leadership and team culture
✔ Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
✔ The opportunity to contribute to meaningful community outcomes
Join a team of over 430 dedicated professionals making a real difference across Central Queensland.
Don't wait - Apply Now!
To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please submit:
📌 Your current resume
📌 A cover letter addressing the key aspects of the role
Don’t miss out! Apply today and be part of a team at CatholicCare Central Queensland.
NB: All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.
CatholicCare Central Queensland is the official Catholic social service agency for the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton. Our mission is to share in the healing ministry of Jesus by providing professional community services to enhance the wellbeing of individuals and families.
CatholicCare works with community and government to serve all people without regard to religion, race, orientation, age, economic circumstance or ethnic background. Our primary role and purpose is to provide professional, quality social services in:
• Aged and disability care and mental health
• NDIS supports
• Counselling and psychology
• Family support
• Relationship mediation
• Domestic and family violence response; and
• Employee assistance programs
CatholicCare has offices in Blackwater, Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton and Yeppoon; and some services are available in surrounding regional areas too.
To access our services or learn more, call our friendly team on 1300 523 985 or visit www.catholiccarecq.com.
