AddressCOMMUNITY HEALTH PAEDIATRIC DIETITIAN - Grade 3 Senior Clinician
- Permanent Part Time 2 x 7.6hr Days per week l Experience Work Life Balance l 0.4 EFT
- Community Health based in Outer East Region (Ringwood East and Yarra Valley)
- Supportive and Dynamic Team
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
You will provide specialist paediatric clinical dietetics services to paediatric clients and their families at Eastern Health Community Health , utilising both group and individual therapy models. You will work closely with other paediatric allied health professionals and allied health assistants to ensure effective training empowers parents/caregivers to become key partners in their child’s clinical intervention/therapy.
As a Senior Clincian, you will work with the leadership team at Community health to inspire, influence and motivate staff and to contribute to a positive and compassionate organisational culture. You will identify and lead quality improvement projects as well as support grade 2/1 team members with clinical supervision.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Minimum of seven years practical experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
Extensive clinical experience in managing complex paediatric and feeding clients
- Eligible for membership of Dietitians Australia and the Accredited Practicing Dietitian Program.
Participation in Accredited Practising Dietitian program of DA or ability to demonstrate that equivalence to APD requirements are maintained on an annual basis.
Demonstrated ability to undertake professional supervision and promote professional competence of other dietetic staff
- Demonstrated high level of analytical thinking and investigative skills involving research & quality activities, benchmarking and resource identification, including innovative, service delivery models
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Passion in working with families from vulnerable backgrounds
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
For additional resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health
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**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
