Diet Supervisor

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: General Administration Staff Grade 4
Remuneration: $34.61 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ482628Where you'll be working
Westmead is a large tertiary referral Hospital. The biggest health infrastructure project in the state, worth $1billion, is currently transforming the Westmead Precinct into one of the largest health, education, research and training precincts in Australia.Westmead has a strong connection to research with affiliations linked to Western Sydney University and University of Sydney, with a large Research and Education Network on site, focusing on the development of research and education across all disciplines enabling clinical innovation, translational research and partnerships recognised nationally and internationally.Westmead is fast becoming an area of growth and future investment. It is 10 mins from the heart of Parramatta, with a new tram stop outside the main entrance and the train station a 5 minute walk away.What you'll be doing
Supervising the efficient running of the diet office, CBORD system and formula room, in consultation with the Head of Dietetics and Senior Dietitians. You will assist with rostering, quality improvement activities, reviewing diet office routines, organising development activities and dietitian assistant clinical supervision. You will also be responsible for maintaining stock in the diet office and formula room through auditing and ordering supplies.What this role and WSLHD Allied Health will offer you:

• An opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive and caring team environment
• Ongoing education and development including clinical supervision
• Opportunities to be involved with research, with established partnerships with universities and a WSLHD Professor of Allied Health for research guidance
• District funded programs that WSLHD Allied Health staff may apply for include:
• Accelerated Implementation Methodology (AIM): a course for staff leading projects to provide them with the knowledge, skills and structure to effectively manage change
• sparQ: Empowering safety and quality excellence through leadership and development at WSLHD

Other benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:

• Salary Packaging Scheme – option to join a scheme that lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - a free professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Fitness Passport (available for full time employees) – employees and their immediate family members can sign-up to this program which offers access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW at an extremely competitive price https://www.fitnesspassport.com.au/
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Paid study Leave
• Potential transfer of leave/years of service to other eligible public sector organisations

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Selection Criteria: * High level customer service skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the use of the telephone

• Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and team and problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team and with minimal supervision and use initiative
• Highly developed computer and administrative skills, including a working knowledge of Cbord and Cerner
• Previous work experience as a Diet Supervisor or health services manager, including experience in nutritional screening and clinical duties
• Knowledge of quality improvement practices in the workplace and ability to lead quality improvement activities
• Dietary Supervisors Certificate or Certificate 3 or 4 in Allied Health Service Assistant (Nutrition and Dietetics) or food science/nutrition undergraduate qualification or equivalent or relevant experience

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For role related queries or questions contact Caroline Cusack on Caroline.Cusack@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0403 625 312Applications Close: 26th May 2024