Senior Dietitian - Move To Improve (Research Project)

• Join our ground breaking initiative – help shape the future of a new physical activity intervention.
• Make a long-term positive impact on the well-being of children and adolescents with chronic conditions.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s).
We currently have a 4-year fixed term, part time 0.4 FTE opportunity available.
VCID No. 883210
About Move to Improve
Move to Improve is a new service based at Perth Children’s Hospital that supports children and adolescents with chronic conditions such as cancer, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy and burns related injuries to increase their participation in physical activity.
By integrating physical activity into clinical care at Perth Children’s Hospital under a research framework, Move to Improve aims to address the barriers faced by children with chronic conditions and their families, and provide them with accessible, evidence-based and sustainable opportunities to increase physical activity and improve their health and wellbeing.
Move to Improve has been developed by consumers, researchers and health professionals, and will be delivered by a multi-disciplinary team, including exercise physiologists, dietitians, physiotherapists and psychologists who will assist children and adolescents to develop and achieve their own personal physical activity goals.
This 5 year Research Project has been made possible through funding from the and Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation, with support from Principal Partner via , Amazon, and the WA community.
Position Profile
We are seeking experienced an Senior Dietitian to join our Move to Improve team and provide evidence-based nutrition and dietetic services to patients in the program at an advanced level.
Embedded within our Dietetics team, you will be a key member of the Move to Improve multidisciplinary Allied Health and research team. You will provide comprehensive dietetic support to assist participants to achieve their physical activity goals.
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning, implementing, and evaluating dietetic services in the Move to Improve program;
• Developing and participating in evidence based clinical research activities and quality improvement.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a tertiary qualification in Dietetics and be eligible for full membership of Dietitians Australia as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).
Experience working with children and adolescents with chronic conditions such as type 1 diabetes will be highly regarded.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents with chronic conditions, we invite you to apply. This is a rare opportunity to gain exposure to a multidisciplinary Research Project, contributing to evidence-based clinical research activities.
About CAHS:
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
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How to apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the position.
• A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum.
• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information:
We encourage you to contact Emily Davey, Manager - Move to Improve, on 08 6456 8784 or with any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email:
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 June 2025.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.