Senior Dietitian

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

The purpose of this role is to deliver high level nutrition and dietetic clinical services and leadership within Nutrition and Food Services to consumers of West Moreton Hospital and Health Services (WMHHS). Duties are of a complex and varied nature and the majority are performed with a high level of independence.

About you

• Demonstrated high level of knowledge, expertise and skills in clinical practice.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and to work cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams including internal and external and stakeholders regarding service delivery and improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide novel solutions to complex clinical problems through the adaptation or modification of established procedures
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and evaluate clinical and /or food service quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to provide nutrition and dietetic education, clinical leadership and clinical practice supervision to less experienced Dietitians and dietetic students.

Mandatory Requirements

• Appointment to this position requires proof of a recognised degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics and full membership with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential. Certified copies of relevant qualification must be provided to the service director prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment as required by HED 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.