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Careers at Dementia Australia

Job opportunities at Australia's national peak body supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers.

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Who we are

Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated more than 446,500 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. 

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How we work

We recruit and develop outstanding people - people who believe in our purpose, live our culture and want to help us achieve our ambition. We expect managers to motivate, focus, develop and care for their teams, and we recognise, celebrate and reward success.  

Above all, we create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included.

Our work is supported by our three core statements: 

  • We are aligned in our purpose
  • We lead with our head and heart
  • We work together collaboratively

Our values: the ALICE principles

Dementia Australia's values comprise five consumer engagement principles that form the acronym ALICE:

  • Authentic
  • Living Experience
  • Inclusive
  • Collaborative
  • Empowering 
Learn about ALICE

What it's like to work at Dementia Australia

‘What I love most is the feeling of being part of a “family” of sorts. Everyone genuinely cares about the people they are there to help and each other.’

Here at Dementia Australia, we like to make a noise about our passion for the work we do and the people we support. Pick a staff member below to see their story. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in action at Dementia Australia

Employee benefits

Dementia Australia values our people. We’re proud to offer a range of benefits including: 

Current vacancies at Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia is always looking for hard-working and passionate team members to make a difference in the lives of people with dementia, their families and carers.

Here are our current vacancies: 

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Register your interest

Didn’t find the position you were looking for, but would love to work at Dementia Australia? Submit an expression of interest and we'll keep your details on record. 

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Our most recent awards

AWEI Bronze BadgePRN platinum 2024 winnerSignal Badge Winner SilverSignal Badge Winner Bronzestevie award 2025asian pacific awards logostevie award 2024

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