Nutrition Expert for Bariatric Surgery Team

1 day ago


Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia Austin Health Full time

Austin Health is a major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education, and research across three campuses in Melbourne. We offer a highly engaged, diverse, and collaborative workforce unified by our purpose to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

We are seeking a Grade 3 Dietitian (Senior Clinician) with expertise in bariatric surgery to work as a specialist Dietitian at Austin Health. The successful candidate will provide specialist dietetic service for patients before and after their bariatric surgery procedure, including group education sessions and individual consultations.

This permanent, part-time role is available from December 2024, with 30 hours/week (0.8 EFT). Hours and roster negotiable but must include availability to work Friday. Primary location is Austin Campus, with regular travel offsite to outpatient clinic(s) at Repat Campus.

The estimated salary for this role is $53.84-$62.71 per hour, plus salary packaging, super, and higher qualification allowance if applicable. Our benefits package includes generous salary packaging, discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, mentoring and career development opportunities, onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking, and end-of-journey facilities for cyclists.

About the Nutrition and Dietetics Department:

  • Our department has 50 staff members across three sites - Austin, Repat, and Talbot.
  • We operate as one department and come together for staff meetings and continuing education.
  • Our team contains many highly skilled and experienced dietitians who lead clinical teams and department portfolios.

About the Role:

  • This position will work as part of our Surgical stream, which includes a designated Senior Clinician.
  • Primary work areas for this position will include bariatric surgery predominantly in the ambulatory setting.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • At least 7 years of relevant clinical experience, including expertise in management of patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
  • High level interpersonal skills which promote team collaboration and engagement.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills including ability to supervise staff and assess clinical service outcomes against established KPIs.

Benefits:

  • Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging.
  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities.
  • Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking, and end-of-journey facilities for cyclists.

Career Opportunities:

  • As a leader in the field of nutrition and dietetics, you will have opportunities to contribute to the development of new programs and services.
  • You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
  • Opportunities exist for career advancement and professional growth within the organization.


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