Dietitian - Grade 1 or Grade 2

**Welcome to St John of God Health Care**
- St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
- Our organisation is part of the Mission of the Catholic Church and every aspect of our care is based on the Christian values of Hospitality, Compassion, Respect, Justice and Excellence. It is these values that guide our holistic approach to caregiving, with respect for the dignity and worth of each person.

**The Position**

**St John of God**
**Ballarat Hospital** is one of Victoria’s premier regional private hospitals providing an extensive range of health care services. With 196 beds, our dedicated team of medical specialists and experienced caregivers deliver compassionate care in a welcoming modern facility.
- The hospital has an exciting opportunity available for
- **Grade 1 and Grade 2 Dietitians** to join our multi-disciplinary allied health team.
- As Dietitian, you will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical nutrition and dietetic services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills.
- The Grade 2 Dietitian is also expected to work independently and demonstrate a specialist level of knowledge and depth of experience. The Grade 2 Dietitian is expected to initiate and participate in teaching, training, research and quality activities, to supervise students and supervise and mentor junior caregivers.
- If you are ready to take the next step in your career, then this role is for you_
- The hospital is offering a 12 month part time contract working 53.2 hours per fortnight.
- A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
- Tertiary qualification in Dietetics and eligible for full membership with Dietitians Australia (DA) (formerly known as Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA)) and evidence of Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Well-developed organisational and time management skills
- Experience in providing clinical education and supervision to junior staff and students.
- Evidence of ability to act as clinical consultant to staff providing interventions in area of clinical specialty.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and conduct quality improvement activities.

**We can offer you the following**:

- Generous salary packaging options
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent, or other everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
- A welcoming & supportive culture
- Flexible work options
- Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
- Highly competitive salary & conditions
- Opportunities for post-graduate course support
- Dynamic multidisciplinary team
- Professional development opportunities
- Various corporate discounts & benefits
- On-site subsidised parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse._
- All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19, or meet the criteria for exemption, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role._
- For enquiries, please contact Fleur Baker, Allied Health Manager on (03) 5320 2464