[High Salary] Senior Dietitian

Location: Cockburn

Unit/Division: South Metropolitan Mental Health Service

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

Shape mental health care at a new clinic in Perth’s south. Become part of our mental health team at the contemporary Cockburn Health and achieve a sense of fulfillment from making a difference within a new service.

Each day you will come to work in a modern and welcoming facility, and you’ll experience being part of a compassionate and supportive multidisciplinary team who are critical in giving client‑focused evidence‑based mental health care.

Cockburn Health is a stand‑alone 75 bed inpatient facility. The hospital is a non‑authorised hospital, and for voluntary female patients only. FSH Cockburn Health provides inpatient services for:

- Women’s Mental Health

- Eating Disorders

- Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Behavioural and Withdrawal Management

Currently we are seeking a Senior Dietitian to join our team. You will be a part of a multidisciplinary team that plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates Dietetic services to patients in the clinical specialty area of eating disorders using advanced Dietetic clinical practice skills.

You will assist with supervising Dietetic staff and support staff in the unit/clinical area, coordinate duties and manage performance. You will act as a Dietetic clinical consultant/resource to Dietitians and other health professionals and you will plan, implement and evaluate patient safety and quality of care.

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Part‑Time and Fixed‑Term Part‑Time appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.

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 31/12/2026.

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan.

Our values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Contact

For more information, please contact Helen Bremer on 0468 549707.

Application Instructions

Your application should include:

- A copy of your current CV

- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2‑3 pages

- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

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

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

Eligibility

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).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal records screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working‑with‑children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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