Dietitian

Corryong-Health; Corryong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Corryong Health in Victoria is seeking a Dietitian to enhance the nutritional status of the community by applying clinical nutrition skills across clinical consultation, food service, policy development and staff education. You will work closely with the Hospitality and Nursing teams.

You will hold an AQF-compliant dietetics qualification, be eligible for Dietitians Association of Australia membership, and demonstrate strong communication and data-reporting abilities.

Qualifications

• AQF-compliant dietetics degree or equivalent.
• Eligibility for Dietitians Association of Australia membership desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to generate reports and relevant statistics.
• Willingness to undertake vaccinations, testing and checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical nutrition consultations with patients.
• Contribute to food service planning and nutrition policies.
• Develop and review nutrition-related procedures and guidelines.
• Educate and mentor hospital staff on dietary practices.
• Collaborate with Hospitality and Nursing teams to optimise patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Membership eligibility (DAA)

Reports & statistics

Vaccination/compliance

Code of Conduct / WHS / EEO /Diversity

Education

Bachelor of Dietetics (AQF compliant)

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Dietician will enhance the nutritional status of the consumers of Corryong Health by utilising Nutrition and Dietetic skills in areas such as clinical consultation, food service, policy/procedures, and staff education. This position works closely with the Hospitality Department and Nursing staff.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible,as the vacancy may be filled once a suitable candidate is identified.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have:

• Appropriate qualification compliant with Australian Qualifications Framework (e.g. Bachelor


• Dietetics). (preferable)


• Eligibility for full membership with the Dietitians Association of Australia Effective and highly developed interpersonal skills (preferable)


• Computer skills and the ability to provide relevant reports and statistics (preferable)


• Willingness to undertake annual vaccinations, drug and alcohol testing, fit testing and employment checks as required by Victorian law and Department of Health guidelines. (preferable)


• Demonstrate a commitment to the (Victorian Public Sector) VPSC Code of Conduct, Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health & Safety and Cultural Diversity principles. (preferable)

Please refer to the attached position description for full details.

ABOUT CORRYONG HEALTH:

Corryong Health operates as a Multipurpose Service (MPS), a flexible health care model designed to provide integrated health and aged care services in rural and remote areas.

Corryong Health serves as a key healthcare provider for the Upper Murray region, ensuring access to essential services.Weconstantly work towards building a service profile that reflects the entire community, to ensure people feel cared for, have an opportunity to be healthy, live well and are connected across the healthcare ecosystem. As the community population profile changes, so too does the Corryong Health service mix.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, safe care to our community and are regularly accredited against national standards, ensuring best practice across all services.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the People & Culture team on [e-mail].

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Corryong Health is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, the People & Culture team on [e-mail].

As part of our commitment to equity and inclusion, applicants are invited to complete voluntary demographic questions (e.g. gender, cultural background, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, disability). This information is de-identified and used to improve our recruitment practices.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.