Paediatric Dietitian

**Remuneration**: $121,658 - $124,607 per annum + super + salary packaging
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Dietitian Lvl 4
**Location**: John Hunter Children's Hospital
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ546997
**Applications Close**: Monday, 17th February 2025

**Planned interview date**: Friday, 21st February 2025

**About us**:
The Paediatric gastroenterology dietitian is responsible for the provision of expert specialty nutrition and dietetic services to patients and their carers/ families attending the John Hunter Children’s Hospital (JHCH) gastroenterology service, to maximise the health outcomes for young people with co morbid complex health, developmental and social needs.

Working within a multidisciplinary team context, the Level 4 Dietitian provides clinical leadership and expertise regarding nutrition and dietetics issues, and assists with the planning and implementation of interventions for patients and their families / carers. This position will assist and provide guidance to the service manager to develop the clinical service in response to demand and client needs.

As a level 4 clinician, the Paediatric Gastroenterology Dietitian will be responsible for the provision of professional leadership in all aspects of nutrition and dietetic care in relation to the area of paediatric gastroenterology, and will contribute to educational activities and provide consultation for other health professionals at a local, district, state and national level.

**About the role**:
Working within a multidisciplinary team context, the Level 4 Dietitian provides clinical leadership and expertise regarding nutrition and dietetic issues, and assists with the planning and implementation of interventions for patients and their families/ carers. This service provides both inpatient and outpatient management, education and research. At times, coverage of other specialty caseloads may be required.

As a level 4 clinician, the paediatric gastroenterology dietitian will be responsible for the provision of professional leadership in all aspects of nutrition and dietetic care in relation to the area of paediatric nutrition, and will provide consultation for other health professionals at a local, district, state and national level.

**About you**:
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated paediatric dietitian who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team as well as independently, dedicated to making a difference to children, young people and their families and carers.

**Requirements**:

- Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in nutrition and dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.

**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**Additional information**:

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is fulltime, however temporary reduction in hours and job-share options will be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

**_Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing _**_the Child Safe Standards._**_ We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._**

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**I**nformation** for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with**NSW Health policy directive **PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases** for Category A positions prior to offer.**All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

**_Hunter New England