Senior Dietitian, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation up to 12.75%

Flexible work options

Job summary

West Moreton Health in Brisbane invites a Senior Dietitian to join the Custodial Primary Health Service, delivering dietetic assessment, intervention and education within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an approved Nutrition and Dietetics degree, DAA/APD eligibility, and a commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and supervision of students.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with eligibility for DAA membership and APD credential.
• Experience delivering dietetic services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous dietetic services including assessment, intervention and evaluation.
• Provide clinical advice to leaders and team members in Custodial Primary Health Service.
• Educate and supervise dietetic students and junior staff.
• Collaborate with Queensland Corrective Services and other health professionals.

Skills

Autonomous workload management

Clinical dietetics

Interprofessional collaboration

Education and supervision

Education

Bachelor/Master in Nutrition and Dietetics

Eligible for DAA membership and APD credential

Job description

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• High level knowledge, expertise and skills in autonomous workload management to deliver dietetic services, including assessment, intervention and evaluation within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with established clinical & departmental protocols, policies and procedures, utilising evidence-based practice and ethical standards.
• Ability to liaise and work effectively in a professional manner with offenders and Queensland Corrective Services, other health professionals, students, and external agencies to achieve a client centred approach, utilising negotiation, and conflict resolution skills as required.
• Ability to provide high level general and profession specific clinical advice to clinical leaders, team leaders and other multidisciplinary team members within the Custodial Primary Health Servcie.
• Experience in the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of quality and service improvement and/or research activities that enhance the delivery of dietetic services.
• Ability to provide nutrition and dietetic education, clinical leadership and clinical practice supervision to dietetic students.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the
• Appointment to this position requires proof of a recognised degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics and be eligible for full membership with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential. Certified copies of relevant qualification should be provided to the service director prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• A Queensland Corrective Services check will be undertaken on persons recommended for employment.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Senior Dietitian, Queensland Health Brisbane - West, Australia