Senior Dietitian (524816)

The role:

As an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, the Senior Dietitian will:

• Provide a consumer-focused and high quality clinical dietetic service to referred clients within the allocated workload at a senior and/or specialist level in accordance with organisational Policies, evidence based practice guidelines, and the Dietitians Australia (DA) code of conduct.
• Contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service, including tasks delegated by the Discipline Lead Nutrition and Dietetics such as the development and review of new and existing services.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of activities that promote positive outcomes associated with the strategic directions and health plans of the organisation.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Northern Tasmania experience:

• Bushwalking, beaches, and other outdoor adventures are all just a short drive away.
• There are many outstanding foodie experiences in and around Launceston, Tasmania’s newly named UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. To tempt your tastebuds, we have the weekly farmer’s market, farm to table experiences, vineyards and distilleries located throughout the beautiful Tamar Valley and delicious dining at incredible local restaurants and cafes.
• You will have more time in your day to enjoy these activities without having to spend time sitting in traffic at the end of the workday.

About Hospitals North:

• Our brand – Excellence Together – acknowledges the passion and commitment of our teams to deliver high quality health care
• Our values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (CARE). Our CARE values focus on the importance of care, compassion and kindness towards one another and the community as we strive to deliver safe, quality care and services.
• It is our goal to deliver Excellence Together as one team.

The Nutrition & Dietetics team:

• We are a diverse, enthusiastic, and supportive team of 20 dietitians.
• As well as caring for our clients and each other, we are focused on quality improvement and professional development.

The position:

• The clinical areas may include: paediatrics
• Services may be provided to inpatients, outpatients or through group education sessions

Details of Appointment:

Fixed term, part time, day worker position working 22.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you are available to join the team until 30 June 2025. 

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $106,966 - $123,013 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

AHP

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Dietitians Australia or overseas qualified dietitians will be required to complete Dietetic Skills Recognition (DSR) through Dietitians Australia.
2. Eligible for full membership with the Dietitians Australia.
3. Eligible to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program.