Dietitian - Grade 2

Time for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace that’s friendly & welcoming!! Camperdown Victoria is located only a 45 minutes’ drive from Warrnambool or less than a 2 and a half hour drive along the Princes Highway from Melbourne. Camperdown is a historically significant town in South West Victoria which is not only home to over 3000 residents but also famous lakes and craters, clocktower, elm-lined boulevard, historic buildings and friendly local community. The Camperdown Campus hospital comprises of a total 63 beds (25 acute, 36 aged care and 2 bed urgent care centre), birthing suites/midwifery services, palliative care services, one operating theatre, radiology and pathology services and district nursing services. Also within Camperdown is the South West Healthcare’s Manifold Place Community Health, David Newman Day Centre and the Camperdown Mental Health Service.

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a permanent Grade 2 Dietitian to join our Camperdown team. You will be working within a team of motivated dieticians providing nutrition and dietetic services that are appropriate and based on best practice or evidence-based guidelines.

The positions responsibilities include but are not limited to; Provide Evidence based Dietetic services to inpatients, community patients and Nursing home residents , and represent and promote  the Dietetics service at the Camperdown campus. Provide consultancy to the food service department, and assist with other Grade 2 work  areas / student supervision as required. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in team and department meetings, training, continuing education, committees and quality programs. This position offers an opportunity for growth and the development in leadership, innovation and dietetic clinical skills.

Join our team on at South West Healthcare on an ongoing, part time basis (74 hours per fortnight).

What you bring

Applicants should hold appropriate tertiary qualifications and be eligible for membership as an Accredited Practising Dietitian. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate previous clinical experience, leadership skills, well-developed organisational and communication skills, and an ability to work in partnership with others. A current Victorian driver's licence is required.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Ongoing clinical supervision;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 28 April  2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Health Sector (Medical Scientists,

Pharmacists And Psychologists) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025with the appropriate classification of Dietitian Grade 2.

Salary Range: $92,627.00 - $104,811.20

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status
• NDIS check

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