Senior Dietitian (Community)

Mackay Hospital and Health Service; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages, salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Education opportunities, Study and Res

Job summary

Mackay Hospital and Health Service – Mackay QLD The Connected and Integrated Care Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Senior Dietitian (Community) to join their team on a permanent basis.

The Senior Dietitian (Together Strong Connected Care) is part of a multidisciplinary team for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and vulnerable populations with or at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in persons aged 15 years and older.

Qualifications

• Senior Dietitian (Community) is part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Work with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and vulnerable populations with or at risk of Type 2 Diabetes.
• Focus on primary health care and prevention settings.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and vulnerable populations with or at risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in persons aged 15 years and older.

Job description

Mackay Hospital and Health Service – Mackay QLD

The Connected and Integrated Care Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Senior Dietitian (Community) to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your opportunity

The Senior Dietitian (Together Strong Connected Care) is part of a multidisciplinary team for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and vulnerable populations with or at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in persons aged 15 years and older. This model aligns with health equity strategies and the organisation's strategic and operational plan to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The model is implemented within the primary health care and prevention setting, with an aim to reduce avoidable ED presentations, reduce potentially preventable hospitalisations and provide more timely and appropriate access to care, closer to home where clinically appropriate within the Mackay Hospital and Health Service District.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• Education opportunities, Study and Research