Nutrition And Dietetics Student Coordinator/ Practice Academic

Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the WISER Team at Monash Health

Allied Health at Monash Health employs over 1600 staff and hosts professional and assistant students annually. The Workforce Innovation Strategy Education and Research (WISER) team supports education, professional practice, governance, grad program coordination, informatics, research and projects aligned to Allied Health at Monash health. The student coordinator team is a cohesive and innovative team providing best practice education experiences for students on placement at Monash health.

About The Role

We are excited to offer a new opportunity in collaboration with the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food at Monash University for a Nutrition and Dietetics Student Co-ordinator/Practice Academic to join our team. This role is part time ongoing at .7EFT Grade 3 Dietetics classification.

The Student coordinator/Practice Academic role supports Dietetics students to have positive educational experiences at Monash health along with supporting clinical educators. The role requires close collaboration and engagement with Monash University based academics and contribute to teaching elements connected with practical placements. The role will also have strong connection with Dietetics Head of Profession.

About You

You have been developing your education and leadership skills with at least seven years clinical practice experience, ideally in a public health setting. You are ready to take this next step in your Career. You lead by example, thrive working in a dynamic, fast paced environment and are truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence based care to all patients. You are an advocate of Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles. You are also:

• Committed to a leadership & mentoring role
• Dedicated to safe best practice & quality care
• Committed to delivering patient centred care & a patient advocacy
• Enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively
• Excited to be accountable for and manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence

What You Need:

• Approved undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from a Dietetics Australia (DA) accredited course or an approved Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent qualification) followed by a postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from a DA accredited course or The DSR dietetics examination for overseas trained dietitians, administered by DA. 
• Demonstrated seven years relevant clinical experience
• Current Accredited Practicing Dietician (APD) or an AdvAPD status and maintaining this accreditation annually. 
• Have or working towards a post graduate education qualification

In Return,

• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base
• Avenues to further develop your leadership & project management skills
• Mentorship & career guidance
• Support to attend relevant forums & conferences
• A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies

Monash Health is a great place to work

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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity.  We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Respectfully, applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.