Dietitian - Grade 1 or Grade 2
Part Time - 64 hour per fortnight - To Commence ASAP
We are seeking a motivated Dietitian to join our supportive team on an ongoing basis for 64 hours per fortnight. The role presents an excellent opportunity for a Dietitian looking for variety and flexibility in their caseload and working hours. New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply. Role includes regular mentoring and professional development opportunities.
You will:
- Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health status of clients from diverse backgrounds and age groups
- Develop tailored nutritional care plans to address medical conditions like diabetes, food allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension etc.
- Provide consultations and nutrition education to individuals and groups on therapeutic diets, nutrition monitoring, lifestyle changes and healthy eating habits
- Closely collaborate with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams including doctors, nurses, therapists etc. to coordinate nutritional interventions as part of overall treatment plans
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registration with the Dietitians Association of Australia
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a coordinated healthcare team
- Passion for making a positive impact on clients’ nutritional health and wellbeing
This position presents variety in clientele and exposure to diverse nutritional issues and healthcare settings. It offers flexible working hours and great work-life balance. If you are eager to expand your professional skills and knowledge, this is an excellent development opportunity even for new graduates. Come join our supportive and engaging team environment!
For further information about this role, please contact Meagan O'Halloran, Allied Health Manager on 03 5461 0407 or via email meagan.ohalloran@mdhs.vic.gov.au or Lauren Dowling, Allied Health Manager on 03 54610463 or lscott@mdhs.vic.gov.au
Applications are to include:
- Resume
- Covering Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.
The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play. There are many beautiful areas to explore, along with being located only a short 50-minute drive from the Regional Cities Ballarat & Bendigo, and 2 hours from Melbourne.
MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.
