Grow Well Nutritionist/ Dietician Public Health Services Section

Location:
Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region

Job Title:
Nutritionist/ Dietician

Classification:
Health Care

Employment Conditions:
Fixed Term Contract (Through to July 2024)

Contract Duration:
Ongoing – Reliant on funding

Salary:
$97,616 - $114,534 per annum.

Generous salary packaging:
$15,899.94p/a

Professional development incentive:
Allowance of $1,500p/a

Employment Type:
Fixed Term Contract (Through to July 2024)

Reports to:
Executive Manager Public Health Services Section

Subsidised Accommodation:
Available for candidates residing outside the Barkly Region.

Employee access to Medical Services:
Free Prescriptions

Amazing further benefits including
6 weeks annual leave as well as personal/ carer's leave up to 10 days per year
,
free general dentistry
,
Remote retention allowance of $750
and
Relocation assistance up to $5,000 to help you get settled into town

Exciting opportunity for a full time Nutritionist/ Dietician,
based in Tennant Creek.
Join this community-based organisation and make a genuine difference to our community
This is a Rewarding role where you will truly make a difference in the lives of our Remote Communities, providing the chance to experience real job satisfaction every day - don't miss out

You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will receive personal and professional development opportunities from an employer who wants to provide optimum working conditions

About Us
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation
(AHAC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to 'Closing the Gap' in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.

Anyinginyi
consists of five different sections (Health Services, Business Services, Public Health Unit, Sports and Recreation, and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) which allow them to have a holistic approach to health ensuring that clients' physical and emotional health and wellbeing is given the utmost priority.

Anyinginyi's
mission is to be a provider of high quality holistic primary health care services featuring prevention and treatment in the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.

About The Tennant Creek Region
Year round blue skies, stunning landscapes and vibrant, diverse and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Tennant Creek is not just a must-see destination renowned for its individual identity and rich cultural heritage but is a remarkable community to set up home in

As a small regional centre, Tennant Creek does not have the facilities one would find in larger country towns like Katherine or Alice Springs however it does provide for all the basics that most people require. There is a supermarket similar to a large IGA store, Post Office, clothing and furniture stores, Pharmacy, Newsagent, two banks (ANZ & Westpac), restaurants and coffee shops, four hotels/motels, and a delicatessen. It also has sporting facilities (e.g. swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis court, football ground, car racing track), and several tourists attractions within easy reach Like our Beautiful Lake Mary Ann

About The Role
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation
has an exciting opportunity for a full time
Nutritionist/ Dietician to
join their
Kalpa Purru Wirranjarkli – Public Health Section
, here in Tennant Creek. This role is offered on a Fixed Term basis.

Reporting to the Executive Manager, the Nutritionist/ Dietician requires
strict confidentiality, initiative and innovation
. This position
coordinates the development, establishment and maintenance of structures and processes
to support the establishment of primary health care services for the Barkly Region, which includes the communities of Ali Curung (Alekerange), Canteen Creek (Owairtilla), Epenarra (Wutunugurra), Mungkarta and Elliott with priority health issues (Refer to Provided job description).

More specifically, some of your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Work within the Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation framework of principles, policies and procedures and follow clinical protocols detailed in the CARPA Manual.
• Work in a way that is appropriate to cultural sensitivities operating in the Aboriginal community.
• Build the capacity of community members to make nutritious food choices by delivering education sessions in a variety of settings, including cooking demos.
• Participate in health promotion activities within the organisation and the community.
• Contribute to the public debate on healthcare.
• Function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team by working collaboratively with a range of different health workers, consulting with other clinicians and contributing to team discussions and meetings.
• Effectively manage patient and healthcare information and records using the electronic clinic database consistently and accurately.
• Facilitate, encourage, and support the professional development of relevant staff in the area of nutrition and dietetics.
• Represent Anyinginyi at relevant committees, working groups and conferences as required.
• Undertake other duties as required.

The Nutritionist/Dietician Will Possess And Demonstrate The Following Skills

• Demonstrate expert therapeutic nutrition/dietetic skills and utilise relevant clinical guidelines, clinical reasoning, policies and procedures for effective patient management
• Demonstrate an ability to provide expert clinical advice to other therapists and healthcare providers
• Demonstrate expert clinical decision-making when working with patients, students, other health professionals, and in legal proceedings as required.
• Recognise the need for a service outside the scope of practice and refer the patient accordingly for other therapies
• Prepare joint management plans with other health professionals and communicate to patients/families and carers from diverse backgrounds in order to improve the health and wellbeing of patients
• Provide dietary advice and education to patients, other health professionals and the general community as appropriate
• Recognise and respond to issues where patients require advocacy
• Develop, implement, and monitor a personal continuing professional development strategy
• Organise health promotion events and make home visits focusing on nutrition management and treatment of obesity, anaemia, diabetes, and chronic diseases;
• Report writing

This position is required to mentor, train and give appropriate nutrition guidance to the Grow Well Team.

About You
To be considered for this position, you must hold a
tertiary qualification from a recognised Australian University, or equivalent status recognised by the Dietitians Association of Australia or other affiliate of the Federation of Nutrition Organisations, and eligibility for registration in Australia.
Experience working with an Aboriginal organisation or communities
will be highly regarded but is not essential, provided you are able to demonstrate a clear
understanding of the issues pertaining to Aboriginal Primary Health Care
and the
social determinants of health
in our surrounding communities.

A
thorough understanding of the primary health care system
and
issues relevant to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
, including the ability to communicate and support the delivery of culturally responsive programs and services.

A
confident communicator
with the ability to
conduct 1-on-1 and group sessions to educate
clients and staff on best practice for
health management
, and you will be
innovative in your response to the changing health needs of Aboriginal clients
, with a
willingness to incorporate local values and protocols
in wellbeing programs and services.

Please note:
A National Police Clearance and Ochre Card (NT Working with Children's) card obtainment is a requirement prior to commencement in this role. Please refer to NT Safe for further information.

If you meet the above criteria and you're interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community, we want to hear from you
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