Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Dietitian to join our team at the North West Regional Hospital in Burnie. 

As an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, the Senior Dietitian will:

• Provide a consumer-focused and high quality clinical dietetic service to referred clients within the allocated workload at a senior and/or specialist level in accordance with organisational Policies, evidence based practice guidelines, and the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) code of conduct.
• Contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service, including tasks delegated by the Manager of Nutrition and Dietetics such as the development and review of new and existing services.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of activities that promote positive outcomes associated with the strategic directions and health plans of the organisation.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working up to 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from January 2025 until November 2025.

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Classification: 

Salary $110,425 - $121,907 per annum (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $109,964 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Dietitians Australia or overseas qualified dietitians will be required to complete Dietetic Skills Recognition (DSR) through Dietitians Australia.
2. Holds, or is eligible for, full membership with the Dietitians Australia.
3. Eligible to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program.
4. Current Working with Children Registration 

Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.

Statement of Duties and any associated documents

You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents.  This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.

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Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.

A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.

Please Note

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Contact Person

Sarah O'Keefe 

Manager - Nutrition and Dietetics 

Phone: (03) 6493 6467
Email: sarah.okeefe@ths.tas.gov.au

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.