Senior Dietitian

Overview

Notice: WA Health is implementing a new online recruitment system, Corporate Recruitment Advertising Management System (CRAMS), which will replace RAMS. This platform and user account are separate from the https://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/ recruitment platform and require different log in details. Job applications are moving to the new system between December 2024 and July 2025. For other vacancies, visit https://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/.

If you have questions or difficulties, direct queries to the contact person listed on the job advert.

Location

Location: Perth

Unit/Division

Unit/Division: East Metropolitan Health Service - Royal Perth Hospital

Work Type

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual

Pool and Eligibility

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Fixed Term Permanent/Part Time, and casual appointments with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people representative of the diverse communities we assist.

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with diverse sexuality or gender, bodily diversity, and people with disability.

WA Health Aboriginal Workforce – WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position; Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a Working With Children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be contacted to comment on integrity and past ethical behavior. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process.

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For information refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/09/2026.

Position Profile

This role plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates Dietetic services, patient safety and quality care in assigned areas, as part of a multidisciplinary team, using advanced Dietetic clinical practice skills. The Senior Dietitian supervises Dietetic staff and support staff, coordinates duties and manages performance and practices as a Senior Dietitian and ensures practice is in accordance with the Dietitians Australia Code of Conduct and EMHS policies and guidelines.

Area Profile

Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Other professional and location based allowances.

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Wayne Epton on 08 9224 2218.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for assistance during business hours.

It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Selection Criteria – How to address in your application (2–3 pages):

- Demonstrated relevant clinical experience, with advanced knowledge and skills in applying evidence-based principles to patient management.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse, plan, develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate Dietetic services within a defined area of practice.
- Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety and Health, and how these impact on employment and service delivery.
- Completion or progress toward a relevant postgraduate qualification/advanced training.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively support and supervise Dietetic staff and tertiary students.
- Participation in research activities.

Please also provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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