Senior Dietitian (522965)

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 23 dietitians.
• As well as caring for our clients and each other, we are focused on quality improvement and professional development.
• We enjoy making the most of the outstanding foodie experiences in and around Launceston, which is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. To tempt your tastebuds, we have the weekly farmer’s market, farm to table experiences, with vineyards and distilleries located throughout the beautiful Tamar Valley and delicious dining at incredible local restaurants and cafes.

The Position:

• The Senior Dietitian will provide a consumer focused and high quality clinical dietetic service in the allocated clinical areas, which may include: medical, surgical, paediatrics, parenteral nutrition.  Services may be provided to inpatients or outpatients
• The Senior Dietitian will contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service through practice supervision with other staff, and contribution to service planning and quality improvement activities 

You will need:

• Significant clinical dietetic experience across a wide range of clinical areas and ability to manage complex cases
• Exceptional teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills in providing professional supervision and undertaking quality improvement activities

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 33 hours per fortnight, 16 March 2026 until 31 December 2026.

*notwithstanding hours to 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 similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2022.

Salary Packaging:

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. 

Allowances: 

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 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

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional