Job Description

The Nutrition & Dietetics team:

• We are a diverse, enthusiastic, and supportive team of 23 dietitians.
• Our values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (CARE). Our CARE values focus on the importance of care, compassion and kindness towards one another and the community as we strive to deliver safe, quality care and services
• As well as caring for our clients and each other, we are focused on quality improvement and professional development.
• We enjoy making the most of the outstanding foodie experiences in and around Launceston, which is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. To tempt your tastebuds, we have the weekly farmer’s market, farm to table experiences, with vineyards and distilleries located throughout the beautiful Tamar Valley and delicious dining at incredible local restaurants and cafes.

The Role

As an effective member of multidisciplinary teams, the Dietitian:

• Provides a professional clinical dietetic service to patients within the allocated rotational clinical workload in accordance with organisational Policies, Best Practice Standards and the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) Code of Conduct. The clinical areas may at times include: general medical, surgical, stroke unit, oncology and rehabilitation. Services may be provided to inpatients, outpatients or through group education sessions
• Contributes to the overall functioning of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service and other health teams and engages positively in the ongoing development of existing and new services.
• Contribute to the overall functioning of the nutrition and dietetic service with non-clinical duties. These may include holding a service portfolio as allocated, data collection, reporting, assisting with orientation of new staff, and actively engaging in staff, team and supervision meetings.
• This position will not be providing services where NDIS or Q&S Commission Provider Registration or regulatory requirements need to be met

You will need

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in current evidenced-based nutrition and dietetic theory and ability to adapt this to real life situations
• High level communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills and commitment to lifelong learning

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

Details of appointment

Multiple Fixed term, full time/part time, day worker positions are available:

• Up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing March 2027 until April 2028
• Up to 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing March 2027 until August 2027
• Up to 19 hours per fortnight, commencing Jan 2027 until December 2027

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$81,614 to $117,074 per annum, Pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2025

Allowances

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,529 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Dietitians Australia, or overseas qualified dietitians required to complete Dietetic Skills Recognition (DSR) through Dietitians Australia. Eligible for full membership with Dietitians Australia and eligible to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program.
• OR
• Where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements, full membership of Dietitians Australia, and a current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or is working to, credentialing as an Accredited Practising Dietitian

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Dietitian HP1-2

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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 attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Tracey Denmen

Position: Discipline Lead - Nutrition & Dietetics

Phone number: 03 6777 6493

Email address: tracey.denmen@ths.tas.gov.au

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