Dhelkaya Health is a new health service on Dja Dja Wurrung country; it is the coming together of Castlemaine Health, Maldon Hospital and CHIRP Community Health. ‘Dhelkaya’ means ‘being healthy’ in the Dja Dja Wurrung language. The origins of our name are closely tied to our region’s history, its people and country. Dhelkaya Health is shaping a better health system for the people of Mount Alexander Shire and beyond, while staying true and local in everything it does.Dhelkaya Health delivers a diverse range of inpatient, outpatient, aged care, community health and outreach services to Mount Alexander Shire. It also delivers assessment, rehabilitation and allied health services to neighbouring shires. Dhelkaya Health is committed to the quality, accessibility and sustainability of acute, aged and community-based healthcare, and family and housing services.Dhelkaya Health has campuses in Castlemaine and Maldon.
Position Title: Dietitian
Classification:Grade 2
Salary per hour: $46.87 to $53.04 per hour + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: Ongoing part time 32 hours per fortnight
Award: Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
Role description
This position presents an exciting opportunity join the nutrition and dietetics department at Dhelkaya Health. We are seeking applicants who are self-motivated, with strong communication skills and a proven ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. This position is situated across inpatient, residential aged care and community-based settings; offering scope for ongoing development of your clinical skills in a variety of settings. The successful applicant will also contribute to quality improvement activities within the department, food service system and in the community. All applicants should hold relevant tertiary qualifications and full membership with Dietitians Australia.
About you
- Tertiary qualification (Bachelor/Masters) in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current registration with Dietitians Australia
- Experience in aged care, and rehabilitation services
- Experience in provision of supervision or mentoring
Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.
Culture and Benefits
Castlemaine and Maldon are located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in the Mount Alexander Shire. The area is renowned for its creativity, history and as host to the Castlemaine State Festival. The shire is a short drive from Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, unique natural environment and historic goldfields, the community offers a rich diverse culture for all to enjoy.
- Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
- Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
- Free onsite staff gym (Castlemaine campus)
- Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Dhelkaya Health.
- Our Health and Wellbeing program; including access to a Social Worker, Pastoral Care Office, Prevention of Bullying & Harassment Officers, Physiotherapy services, vaccination programs and other health services as required
- The Dhelkaya Health Social Clubbrings staff from all areas of the hospital together in friendly and casual environment, with a variety of events and activities held throughout the year
Dhelkaya Health encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. People of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.
For further information about this position, please contact Jarrod Badcock on 03 5471 3***