Dietitian Grade 1 or Grade 2
- Provide a range of Dietetics services and programs within a social model of health.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to improve client well-being and independence.
- Engage with diverse client backgrounds, including those from non-English speaking and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Full time or part time considered (minimum 30.4 hours per fortnight), Ongoing.
- Attractive salary packaging
- Culture that supports work-life balance
About Sunraysia Community Health Services
Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a leading not-for-profit community health organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across our region. We provide primary and preventive health services to individuals and families who may be at risk of poor health outcomes or experience barriers to accessing care.
At SCHS, we recognise the significant impact that the Social Determinants of Health have on the lives of our community members and are committed to addressing health inequities through a client-centred, relationship-based model of care. Our approach focuses on care coordination, working alongside consumers, families, and communities to understand their unique circumstances and support health and wellbeing within the context of their everyday lives. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, SCHS strives to create healthier, more connected communities.
Learn more about the benefits of working at SCHS
Why work with us
- We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others
- We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.
- Professional development opportunities
- Modern facilities
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Role
Allied Health professionals us a consumer-centred approach and have a professional ethos based on a strong culture of evidence-based practice, robust clinical governance and personal accountability for quality improvement and life-long continuing professional development.
The Dietitian is responsible for the provision of a range of Dietetics services and programs within a social model of health with the aim of minimising the effects of impairment and disability within the Mildura Local Government Area (LGA) to enable people to remain living independently in the community. Clients include, but are not limited to, those of non-English speaking and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, refugees, frail older people, people with a disability and the socio-economically disadvantaged. Services are provided within a community based, multidisciplinary team, focused on improving the well-being, self-management and independence of clients in their natural setting.
The Dietitian is responsible for delivering services within their individual scope of practice for a range of funding and service guidelines including but not limited to: the Victorian Department of Health; My Aged Care; NDIS; fee for service; and brokerage arrangements.
Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory
- Tertiary qualifications in Dietetics or equivalent as recognised by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).
- Registered with DAA as an Accredited Practicing Dietitian.
- 4 years clinical experience in evidence-based practice, client centered care.
- Demonstrated leadership within Dietetics and/or a multi-disciplinary team.
- An understanding of confidentiality and infection control.
- Highly developed problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Current drivers’ licence.
Preferred
- Post graduate qualifications in a relevant area.
- Experience in the provision of clinical supervision.
- Experience in developing work practices, policies and procedures.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Julie Munro, Program Manager Allied Health on 0455 603 396 or jmunro@schs.com.au
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