Senior Dietitian (508226L8)

The Team:

The Nutrition and Dietetics department at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is a dynamic and exciting team, comprising of dietetic assistants, early-career dietitians and dietitians with significant experience and expertise. The RHH is Tasmania's largest tertiary hospital and supports Tasmanians through acute, subacute and community services. As dietitians we work closely with the broader multidisciplinary team with a focus on delivering excellence in healthcare through tailored nutrition support to achieve improved outcomes for the Tasmanian community. This role will work as part of the Renal Unit in Southern Tasmania. Renal services provided by the team include education for patients, families and carers about living with kidney disease, support for treatment of kidney disease including haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis as well as support pre- and post-transplant.

The Role:

The role is a senior dietitian working within the Nutrition and Dietetics department at the RHH. Specifically, the dietitian will work as part of the Renal Unit, providing specialised medical nutrition therapy to patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), those on dialysis, and patients pre- and post-transplant as well as supporting patients admitted at Royal Hobart Hospital. For further details on the roles and responsibilities of a senior dietitian, please refer to the Statement of Duties. 

You will need:

• Significant postgraduate experience with demonstrated skill, insight and/or postgraduate qualifications relevant to the allocated specialist area.
• Highly developed decision-making skills, including the ability to work without direct supervision to set own work priorities and deal with competing demands.
• Proven ability to take initiative in developing the service, in undertaking research and quality improvement activities and in taking a leadership role when required. 

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:

Permanent part time, day worker position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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 Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 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 

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Dietitians Australia or overseas qualified dietitians will be required to complete Dietetic