Senior Dietician, Queensland Health

9 hours ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Forensic and Secure Services Team


• Temporary Full-time opportunity for 12 months

About the role

The purpose of this role is to deliver high-level evidence-based nutrition and dietetic services to patients with severe mental illness at The Park – Centre for Mental Health.

This position operates within a Professional Skill-Sharing and Delegation (PSSD) model of care by providing and participating in supervision, training, monitoring and evaluation of the use of skill-shared and delegated clinical tasks and by delivering an expanded scope of clinical practice.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

  • High level knowledge, expertise and skill in the provision of clinical nutrition and dietetic services to patients with mental illness and ability to provide dietetic services of a complex nature across the spectrum of mental illness
  • Ability to participate effectively in a multidisciplinary team and liaise effectively with other senior staff regarding nutrition and dietetic service delivery and improvement opportunities
  • Ability to initiate, implement and evaluate nutrition and dietetic/food service quality improvement activities
  • Ability to provide professional development activities in the area of mental illness and clinical supervision to students and support staff.

Mandatory Requirements:

  • The successful applicant must possess a degree or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in Nutrition & Dietetics and hold the Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) credential.
  • Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

  • We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
  • We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
  • We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Benefits

  • 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Professional development
  • Salary sacrificing options
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.



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