Dietitian (Grade 1)

**Employment Status**

Casual

**Program**

Community Health Rehab & Palliative Care

**Location**

University Hospital Geelong

**Hours Per Fortnight**

0

**Position Summary**
- Line up your new life and career with us at Barwon Health in Geelong, Australia
- Be part of a dynamic Nutrition and Dietetics service that is committed to best practice
- Enjoy work life balance and extend your career living in the beautiful Geelong region

**About the facility**

Our team at Barwon Health consists of 38 Dietitians and eight Dietitian Assistants. We provide dietetic services to inpatients and outpatients across all clinical specialties according to current best practice and professional standards. Our staff are expected to pursue clinical excellence, consumer-centred care and interdisciplinary teamwork. Additionally, the Nutrition and Dietetics Department provides clinical placements for dietetics students, co-ordinated by our Student Placement Co-ordinator and has a strong relationship with Food Services via our Food Service Dietitian.

**About the role**

To be successful you will be a high-functioning member of the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics team, and to provide evidence based nutrition and dietetic services to patients, clients and customers of Barwon Health.

You will be a proactive voice for Nutrition & Dietetics and to contribute and be part of a relevant ward-based multidisciplinary team, in order to support consumers and carers to achieve an optimum level of health independence via:

- Provision of comprehensive, co-ordinated and integrated multidisciplinary services.
- Provision of consumer-centred care.
- Contribution to the development and delivery of high quality, cost-effective dietetics services.
- Contribution to meeting relevant performance measures (KPM’s).

All activities of the position will reflect current best practice and professional standards for Nutrition & Dietetics. The position will operate according to relevant legislation, Barwon Health policies, program and departmental guidelines. The role will primarily be located at University Hospital Geelong and the McKellar Centre but may include roles at other Barwon Health locations depending on service delivery needs.

**About the culture**

The Physiotherapy Department has a strong workplace culture of high achievement, positive teamwork and enjoying work. You will work with an innovative multidisciplinary team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience.

Barwon Health is a values driven organisation and you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. The Community Health workforce is highly engaged and strongly committed to working with the community to achieve healthier lives. You will work with a highly engaged senior leadership team to ensure delivery of efficient, integrated care, education and research to advance health and wellbeing for all.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Relocation and sponsorship support options
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness facility

**About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA**

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Jillong, Geelong is thought to mean ‘land’ or ‘cliffs’.
- Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
- High standard of schooling options throughout the area
- A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
- Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
- To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

**_ This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health Immunisation Policy_**

**Selection Criteria**

Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia.
Essential: Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) status.
Essential: Ability to manage a demanding workload and prioritise accordingly.
Essential: Ability t