Senior Dietitian (516747L3)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Tasmania is seeking a qualified Senior Dietitian to join their Nutrition & Dietetics team in Launceston. This role requires providing high-quality, consumer-focused clinical dietetic services and working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates should have significant clinical experience and be eligible for Dietitians Australia membership. Enjoy the unique lifestyle Tasmania offers while making a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000

Fitness Passport for access to fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Significant clinical dietetic experience managing complex cases.
• Eligibility for full membership with Dietitians Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical dietetic service at a senior level.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams in the Metabolic Clinic.
• Manage caseload of individual patients and group programs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Tertiary qualification accredited by Dietitians Australia

Job description

About Hospitals North:

• Our brand – Excellence Together – acknowledges the passion and commitment of our teams to deliver high quality health care
• 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.
• It is our goal to deliver Excellence Together as one team.

The Nutrition & Dietetics team:

• We are a diverse, enthusiastic, and supportive team of 23 dietitians.
• 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 position:

• The Senior Dietitian will provide a consumer focused and high quality clinical dietetic service at a senior level as part of the multidisciplinary team providing services in the Metabolic Clinic.
• The Metabolic Clinic provides services to referred patients on both the Metabolic Surgery and/or Metabolic Pharmacotherapy weight management pathways at the LGH.
• The Senior Dietitian will work closely with the Metabolic Psychologists in the provision of integrated interdisciplinary care, and maintain a caseload of individual patients and facilitate psychodietetic group programs.
• The service provides patient care across four sequential episodes of Psychodietetic assessment, intervention and support, from initial pre-surgical engagement up to two years following Metabolic Surgery.
• The Senior Dietitian will be responsible for service development activities and provision of support to the level 1-2 Dietitian also working in the service.

You will need:

• Significant clinical dietetic experience and ability to manage complex clinical cases.
• Exceptional teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work without direct supervision in managing workload and solving problems.

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possibleuntil 22 May 2026.

*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.

Salary:$110,425 to $121,907 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 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 $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Dietitians Australia or overseas qualified dietitians will be required to complete Dietetic Skills Recognition (DSR) through Dietitians Australia.
• Eligible for full membership with the Dietitians Australia.
• Eligible to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program.
  • Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements
• Full member of Dietitians Australia.
• Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

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.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Senior Dietitian HP03 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

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

Name: Tracey Denmen
Position:Discipline Lead - Nutrition and Dietetics
Phone number: 03 6777 6493
Email address:[e-mail]

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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.