Dietitian Grade 3
Grade 3/Grade 2 Paediatric and Maternity Dietitian:
- 12-month Temporary Maternity Leave cover
- Full-time
- Joan Kirner Hospital
Applications are invited from suitably qualified dietitians for a full time Maternity Leave Grade 3/2 Dietitian position from 9th June 2025. The workload will primarily include inpatients to the Newborn Services Unit, Newborn Services Outpatients, Young Adolescence Diabetes Service Outpatients and our Young People’s Diabetes Service which requires inpatient and outpatient delivery in the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
The role will include the complex-needs multidisciplinary care and work in clinics side by side with the medical team. This will include work within the Developmental Care Team which has the potential to include quality improvement projects.
In addition to Paediatrics, this role will include a small component of Maternity outpatients such as gestational diabetes consultations and group talks.
PART TIME APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME.
Please indicate clearly in your written application what you are applying for.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic dietitian to join a cohesive and integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, research and professional development.
Must have, or be currently eligible for, membership of Dietitians Australia.
To be Successful in this Role you:
- Must have suitable clinical experience.
- This role is not suitable for new graduates. Please do NOT apply.
- Require good organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Relish a busy workload juggling several competing demands
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Can work independently and within a well-developed multi disciplinary team
Key Contact: Tamara Sherry and Vicky Saunders (Grade 3 Paediatric Dietitians; Joan Kirner)
Mobile: 0466 606 344
Applications close 11:59pm on 10 April 2025.
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Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
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Professional development support
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Career advancement opportunities
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Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
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Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
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