Dietitian (503510L7)

Tasmanian Government; Launceston; Presencial; AUD 82.000 - 117.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Descripción de la vacante

Tasmanian Government Department of Health in Launceston is seeking a dietitian for fixed-term, part-time roles across multiple shifts. You will provide clinical dietetic services within rotating workloads to inpatients and outpatients, contributing to quality care.

You will join a supportive Nutrition & Dietetics team of 23, guided by CARE values, with opportunities for professional development and access to Fitness Passport. Applications close, with several tenure options.

Formación

• Demonstrated knowledge of current evidenced-based nutrition and dietetic theory and ability to apply it in practice.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and commitment to lifelong learning.

Responsabilidades

• Provide professional clinical dietetic service within allocated rotational clinical workload.
• Contribute to the Nutrition and Dietetic Service and other health teams; engage in quality improvement.
• Fulfill non-clinical duties such as data collection, reporting, orientation of new staff, and meetings.

Conocimientos

Nutrition & Dietetics knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Educación

Dietitian qualification (accredited)

Descripción del empleo

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Hospitals North - Allied Health North

Applications must be submitted by Friday 13 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Friday 13 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2

$81,614 to $117,074 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Join a supportive team of dietitians committed to delivering high-quality care, professional growth, and continuous improvement, while enjoying the lifestyle and food culture of Launceston and the Tamar Valley.

The Nutrition & Dietetics team:

• We are a diverse, enthusiastic, and supportive team of 23 dietitians.
• Our values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (CARE). Our CARE values focus on the importance of care, compassion and kindness towards one another and the community as we strive to deliver safe, quality care and services
• As well as caring for our clients and each other, we are focused on quality improvement and professional development.
• We enjoy making the most of the outstanding foodie experiences in and around Launceston, which is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. To tempt your tastebuds, we have the weekly farmer’s market, farm to table experiences, with vineyards and distilleries located throughout the beautiful Tamar Valley and delicious dining at incredible local restaurants and cafes.

The Role

As an effective member of multidisciplinary teams, the Dietitian:

• Provides a professional clinical dietetic service to patients within the allocated rotational clinical workload in accordance with organisational Policies, Best Practice Standards and the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) Code of Conduct. The clinical areas may at times include: general medical, surgical, stroke unit, oncology and rehabilitation. Services may be provided to inpatients, outpatients or through group education sessions
• Contributes to the overall functioning of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service and other health teams and engages positively in the ongoing development of existing and new services.
• Contribute to the overall functioning of the nutrition and dietetic service with non-clinical duties. These may include holding a service portfolio as allocated, data collection, reporting, assisting with orientation of new staff, and actively engaging in staff, team and supervision meetings.
• This position will not be providing services where NDIS or Q&S Commission Provider Registration or regulatory requirements need to be met

You will need

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in current evidenced-based nutrition and dietetic theory and ability to adapt this to real life situations
• High level communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills and commitment to lifelong learning

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

Details of appointment

Multiple Fixed term, full time/part time, day worker positions are available:

- Up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing March 2027 until April 2028

- Up to 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing March 2027 until August 2027

- Up to 19 hours per fortnight, commencing Jan 2027 until December 2027

*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.

$81,614 to $117,074 per annum,Pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2025
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,529 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

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

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• 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.

Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Dietitians Australia, or overseas qualified dietitians required to complete Dietetic Skills Recognition (DSR) through Dietitians Australia. Eligible for full membership with Dietitians Australia and eligible to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program.

OR

Where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements, full membership of Dietitians Australia, and a current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or is working to, credentialing as an Accredited Practising Dietitian

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.

For more information

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

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2

$81,614 to $117,074 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Join a supportive team of dietitians committed to delivering high-quality care, professional growth, and continuous improvement, while enjoying the lifestyle and food culture of Launceston and the Tamar Valley.

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2

$81,614 to $117,074 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Join a supportive team of dietitians committed to delivering high-quality care, professional growth, and continuous improvement, while enjoying the lifestyle and food culture of Launceston and the Tamar Valley.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.