AddressDietitian/Nutritionist/Exercise Physiologist/Occupational Therapist headspace Wagga Wagga
headspace provides young people with access to Allied Health Professionals and community supports that they need to develop and maintain the skills and confidence to live healthy and happy lives. The centre also engages in community awareness and seeks to develop and implement innovative programs to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people in the region. Relationships Australia Canberra & Region is the lead agency for headspace Wagga Wagga and is supported by a Consortium.
Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities, and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling. We also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things. With us you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you'll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference.
headspace Wagga Wagga, NSW is looking for the following Allied Health Professionals to join the team:
Dietitian / Nutritionist
Manage an allocated caseload to deliver nutrition and dietetic services including screening, assessment, intervention and evaluation across the continuum of care, within a multidisciplinary team and in accordance with professional and ethical standards. This includes independent day to day planning, service prioritisation, demand management, administration, service advocacy and resource management activities.
Specific Duties
Deliver nutrition and dietetic services (including screening, assessment, intervention and evaluation) within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
Provide input into the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the department of nutrition and dietetics.
Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning within dietetics
Incorporates health behaviour change techniques into treatment, where appropriate;
Exercise Physiologist / Occupational Therapist
Manage an allocated caseload and help young people build their capacity to participate in everyday life through mobility, movement and exercise whilst working towards their goals. This includes independent day to day planning, service prioritisation, demand management, administration, service advocacy and resource management activities.
Specific Duties
Conduct comprehensive health assessments
Prescribe exercise for various medical/mobility conditions and injuries
Conduct semi-private group classes
What you'll need to succeed
Mental health experience and qualification in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy. Current registration/membership with the relevant association ie; Exercise and sports science Australia (ESSA)
Demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current relevant practices.
A strong commitment to an evidence-based service to provide for consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
Proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professionals and external service providers.
For a full list of duties and selection criteria, please refer to the position description found via https://racr.org.au/careers/
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.
What you'll get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including professional development and NFP salary packaging. In this role you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion). Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications should be submitted only via the "Apply" button on our website.
Position description with selection criteria is available at https://racr.org.au/careers/. For further information about the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at (02) 6923 9100 or by email hr@racr.org.au.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 03 March 2024
