Paediatric Dietitian

2 weeks ago


Melton, Australia Western Health Full time

Location:
Western Region | Melton

Job type:
Full time

Organisation:
Western Health

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Health and Allied Health

Reference: 49857


This Fixed term Grade 2 Dietitian position has been funded to assist in responding to children and families who have been waiting for services.

The position sits in a dynamic and diverse multidisciplinary paediatric service, adding to the current 1.0 eft of Paediatric Dietetics.

The focus of this role will be on undertaking initial assessments of new clients and where appropriate providing short term intervention and/or referring on for ongoing support.


To be Successful in this Role you will be a Dietitian who
- has strong assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment skills
- has experience working in a paediatric setting
- demonstrates a collaborative team approach to achieving positive outcomes
- has good communication skills and an ability to engage with children and families

About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of 'Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety' (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth.

Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals:
Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital.

We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services.

We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

  • Professional development support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
  • Worklife balance


Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations.

We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
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