Title:  Senior Clinician - Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS)

Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS) - Senior Clinician 

• Permanent Part Time Position | 16 hours per week 
• Grade 3 Allied Health, Grade 4 Neuropsychologist, 4B Clinical Nurse Consultant | Professions with relevant experience welcome
• Based at Wantirna Health | Car-parking and café on site | Work close to home 
• Experience career progression at a values-based organisation   

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. 

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future. 

About the role 

The Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS) is a multidisciplinary, regional specialist service providing early diagnosis, advice, support and referral for people with cognitive difficulties causing memory loss or thinking problems, and those who support them. The CDAMS Senior Clinician is a clinical expert in the area of dementia diagnosis and management and will utilise their expert clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills to ensure the delivery of a high-quality person-centered care for clients referred to the CDAMS service. 

About you  

To be successful in this role you will possess: 

• Recognized tertiary qualification in relevant discipline  
• Current professional practicing certificate/registration (if applicable) 
• Eligible for membership of relevant discipline professional association 
• Significant experience and expertise in assessment, treatment and management of persons with dementia and other cognitive impairment
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

 Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer 

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! 

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities | Staff scholarship programs
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps 

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). 

Good to know

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please Click Here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Jaclyn Wilson (SACS Manager)

Contact Number: 0481 470 836

Contact Email: jaclyn.wilson@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 18/7/25

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day