Dietitian - Transitional Aged Care Program

NSW Health; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Professional development

Health & wellbeing support

Novated car leasing

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Dietitian for the Transitional Aged Care Program in Wagga Wagga. The role focuses on nutrition assessments, care planning, and interventions to support older adults transitioning from hospital to home within the Wagga Wagga region.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care, home visits, and ongoing outcome reviews, supporting quality of life and independence for clients.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in nutrition and dietetics with eligibility for full membership with the Dietitians Australia (APD) including APD status.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Previous clinical experience in general medical/surgical units or community-based nutrition services.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition assessments.
• Develop individualised nutrition care plans and interventions.
• Review outcomes to support recovery and independence.
• Manage a diverse caseload and conduct home visits.
• Collaborate with clinicians and service providers for coordinated care.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Education

Tertiary qualification in nutrition and dietetics

APD status or eligibility

Job description

Dietitian - Transitional Aged Care Program

Employment Type:Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Dietitian - Level 1/ 2

Remuneration:$79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum, pro rata(+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week:8

Requisition ID:REQ703070

Location: Wagga Wagga Community Health

Are you a talented Dietitian looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

About the role:

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary team within the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP), supporting our aged care patients/ clients as they transition from hospital back to their homes across the Wagga Wagga region.

In this rewarding community-based role, you will provide comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop individualised nutrition care plans, deliver tailored interventions and review outcomes to support clients’ recovery, wellbeing and independence. You will manage a diverse caseload, supporting up to 25 TACP packages (subject to your hours), and conduct home visits to work collaboratively with clients, their carers and other service providers to address individual nutritional needs and goals.

Working closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Registered Nurses, Allied Health Assistants, Social Workers and the TACP Coordinator, you will contribute to goal-focused care planning, case conferences and multidisciplinary reviews to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your dietetic skills in a supportive team environment while helping older people maintain their health, independence and quality of life in their own homes.

What MLHD offer:

• Meaningful Impact - Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
• Generous Salary Packaging - Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development - Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support - Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A tertiary qualification in nutrition and dietetics with eligibility for full membership with the Dietitians Australia (DA) including Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting including general medical / surgical units and / or community-based nutrition and multi-disciplinary team services.

For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Eyres – Manager Wagga Community Aged Care on ************@health.nsw.gov.au, for a confidential chat.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements is outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.