Dietitian

Overview

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Melbourne, Australia

Reference: 6811919

- Part-Time, 0.6 FTE with the possibility of becoming Full-Time, 12-month contract
- Work for a multi-award-winning iconic community health organisation
- Generous salary packaging options to reduce your cohealth taxable income

So why cohealth?
cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier/'s Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth/'s 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role. Please click here to find out more.

About the role

The Dietitian position is based within the Homelessness Cluster which is committed to improving the health, housing, and social outcomes of people experiencing homelessness.

The Dietitian is responsible for providing high-quality, community-based nutrition services to individuals and groups, working collaboratively with clients to develop meaningful care plans that respond to individual needs and circumstances.

The role is part-time, 0.6 FTE, with the possibility of an additional 0.4 FTE available at another cohealth location.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

- Provide high-quality, flexible dietetic services to individuals and groups
- Use a trauma informed, neuro-affirming and weight inclusive approach when working with clients
- Develop, implement, and evaluate health education and promotion programs using a codesign approach, in response to community needs
- Contribute to the supervision and skill development of dietetic students, Allied Health Assistants, and Grade 1 Dietitians

What cohealth offers

- Exciting Parental leave benefits

- cohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous service

- Eligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as well

- Counselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programs
- We offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts (based on our guiding principles and values)
- Tertiary qualification in dietetics
- Current registration with Dietitians Australia and holds Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
- Comprehensive understanding of community health principles, including chronic disease management, self-management, and motivational interviewing
- Strong belief and personal alignment in cohealth Values and Mission

Application Process

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://cohealthcareers.org.au/Current-Jobs & enter ref code: 6811919

You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and Cover Letter. Please note we will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.

Applications close on 05 October at 10.00 PM.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Alex Vowles on Alexandra.Vowles@cohealth.org.au

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working With Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement [B]. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.

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