Amana Living

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave.
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!

The Role

The Manager of the Pause Program is responsible for driving the successful delivery of project outcomes that support individuals living with dementia and their carers throughout all stages of their journey access respite. The focus is on providing access to respite services that improve well-being and enhance support for both clients and their carers. This role will lead the development and management of the Pause Program over the grant period, working to improve respite outcomes, support carers, and assist people with dementia in maintaining independence in their home. The position involves close collaboration with clients and carers to design personalized respite experiences that meet their individual needs, goals, and preferences.

This is a Fixed Part-time contract, working 76 hours per fortnight ending 30 June 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Pause Program, ensuring clients and carers have access to timely and relevant information about dementia respite support.
• Accurately manage participant information using electronic client management systems, ensuring data is recorded and reports are generated to meet funding and program requirements.
• Leverage insights from the pilot program to develop and implement a dementia respite model that addresses the unique needs and experiences of both carers and individuals living with dementia.
• Provide individual and group education, information, and support on all aspects of dementia respite, catering to the needs of family carers and people living with dementia.
• Stay up to date with professional knowledge and best practices to ensure the provision of high-quality, evidence-based dementia respite support

Essential Criteria

• A formal qualification or significant work experience in a related field, e.g. allied health, nursing
• Current APHRA Registration without restrictions (preferred)
• National Police Clearance Certificate (no older than 6 months) or NDIS (Worker’s Screening) Check
• Western Australian C Class Driver’s License
• Proof of current influenza and Covid-19 vaccinations as per Amana Living policies
• Successful completion of pre-employment forms

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.