The Role
- Provide leadership in the provision of dietetic services enabling the delivery of high quality patient care
- Develop and promote effective partnerships within the Department of Health, and with external community service providers for liaison, education and support for complex and high-risk patients
- Coordinate efficient and effective dietetic services to enable provision of service across the continuum of care
- Contribute to the evaluation and development of the service at unit and organisational level
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Nutrition & Dietetics team:
- We are a diverse, enthusiastic and supportive team of 22 dietitians
- As well as caring for our clients and each other, we are focused on quality improvement and professional development
The Northern Tasmania experience:
- Bushwalking, beaches, and other outdoor adventures are all just a short drive away.
- There are many outstanding foodie experiences in and around Launceston, Tasmania’s newly named UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. To tempt your tastebuds, we have the weekly farmer’s market, farm to table experiences, vineyards and distilleries located throughout the beautiful Tamar Valley and delicious dining at incredible local restaurants and cafes.
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.
Details of appointment:
Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, from as soon as we can onboard you.
*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: $120,114 to $130,181 pro rata per annum. 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.
Allowances:
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.
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 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:
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- 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.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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Tertiary qualifications/program of study accredited by the Dietitians Australia or overseas qualified dietitians will be required to complete Dietetic Skill Recognition (DSR) through Dietitians Australia
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Eligible for full membership with the Dietitians Australia
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Eligible to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program
Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements
Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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:
Application Guide:
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.
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 & Dietetics
Phone number: 0458 838 135
Email address: tracey.denmen@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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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.