Diabetes Specialist Dietitian (519189)

Tasmania Government; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

A government health department in Tasmania is seeking a Nutrition and Dietetics specialist to provide care at the North West Regional Hospital. The successful candidate will coordinate nutrition services for diabetes patients and lead the development of best practices. Applicants should be working towards Credentialled Diabetes Educator status and demonstrate relevant experience. This role offers a part-time position with a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Travel and relocation assistance up to $10,000

Professional Development Allowance up to $1,000 per annum

Fitness Passport access to fitness facilities

Access to salary packaging benefits

Qualifications

• Hold or be working towards Credentialled Diabetes Educator status.
• Demonstrate experience in working with patients with diabetes.
• Be willing to work across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nutrition and dietetic service at the NWRH Diabetes Centre.
• Maintain specialized knowledge for nutrition and dietetic services.
• Coordinate nutrition and dietetic services and develop best practice strategies.

Skills

Credentialled Diabetes Educator

Experience with diabetes patients

Ability to work across multiple sites

Job description

The Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more...

Make a real difference in the lives of people living with diabetes. We deliver compassionate, expert care tailored to each individual, ensuring every patient receives personalised and comprehensive support. Become part of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team that thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment—where your expertise truly matters.

The Role:

• To provide a specialist nutrition and dietetic service at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) Diabetes Centre and to clients from the THO-North West.
• To undertake an authoritative leadership role and maintaining specialised knowledge to ensure nutrition and dietetic services provided are in accordance with organisational policies, best practice standards and the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) code of conduct.
• To coordinate nutrition and dietetic services provided by the NWRH Diabetes Centre, plan, and develop innovative best practice strategies within the region in the area of medical nutritional therapy for people with diabetes.

You will need to:

• Hold or be working towards Credentialled Diabetes Educator status
• Demonstrate experience in working with patients with diabetes
• Be willing to work across multiple sites

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 15.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2026.

Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary:

$123,717 to $134,336 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Public Sector Union Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Holds or is working towards Credentialed Diabetes Educator status.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

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You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

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