Senior Community Nutritionist , Queensland Health

South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Community Nutritionist to join our Healthy Communities team in Roma, Western QLD.
Join us in building better health in the bush!
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location South West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/SW534935
Closing date 07-Jan-2024
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Contact person Kathy Morrow
Contact details 0407 153 052
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Your opportunity
The South West Hospital and Health Service Healthy Communities team works with communities across the South West to be more active, eat well and engage in healthier lifestyles.
You will demonstrate your infectious passion for wellness, and use your communication and engagement skills, contributing to the Healthy Communities team in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of culturally appropriate interventions to address nutrition and health issues for the population of the South West Hospital and Health Service, in collaboration with South West Hospital and Health Service staff, relevant stakeholders from the community, and other government and non-government organisations.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
Roma is the largest town in the Maranoa Region servicing a catchment population of almost 14,000 and offers an array of city-like conveniences with friendly country hospitality. Roma's newly built hospital hosts an extensive list of services with state of the art facilities. A great place for families in a region traditionally rich with oil and gas and farming industries, Roma boasts an abundance of sports, recreation and schooling options. With annual events such as Easter in the Country and the Roma Races, Roma is fast becoming renowned for its enthusiasm in bringing world class Festivals and Events to the local area, showcasing their community spirit; the same community feel that makes Roma a career move you will wish you had made earlier.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• Generous Professional Development allowances apply!
• Opportunities to progress your career and scope of practice!
• Join a healthcare team focused on delivering quality patient services!

Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
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