Director - Dietetics and Food Services

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave entitlements

Job summary

Metro North Health in Brisbane is seeking a permanent, full-time leader to provide high-level operational and strategic direction for Nutrition and Food Services at Redcliffe Hospital. You will align with facility, MNHHS and state-wide strategic plans to enhance patient-centred food care.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive workforce planning, clinical governance and service improvements while championing innovation, research and education to advance nutrition practices across the

Qualifications

• Extensive dietetics and nutrition leadership experience.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and clinical education.
• Knowledge of hospital nutrition service delivery and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level operational and strategic direction for Nutrition and Food Services across Redcliffe Hospital.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams and support staff development.
• Drive strategic leadership across Nutrition and Food Services, influencing service delivery and workforce planning.
• Champion innovation, research and continuous improvement to improve patient outcomes.
• Oversee large-scale food service operations, budgets and service improvements.

Job description

About the rolePermanent full time opportunity to provide high level operational and strategic direction for Nutrition and Food services across the Redcliffe Hospital, in alignment with facility, MNHHS and state-wide strategic plans and goals.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Apply your expert dietetics, nutrition and food service knowledge to shape high-quality, patient-centred services that make a real impact across a major hospital.Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, supporting staff development, clinical education and the next generation of Dietetics and Nutrition professionals.Drive strategic leadership across Nutrition and Food Services, influencing service delivery, workforce planning and clinical governance at both hospital and health service levels.Champion innovation, research and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, consumer experience and professional practice.Provide specialist advice and consultancy on complex nutrition and food service matters, collaborating with senior leaders and key stakeholders to deliver excellence in care.Oversee large-scale food service operations, budgets and service improvements, ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable services for the community.Benefits when working for Metro North Allied HealthFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packagingAdditional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workersRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceMetro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.