• Role title: Dietitian - Community Palliative Care
• Role type: Max term contract / Part-Time
• Role grade: Level 1 or 2
• Department and location: Dietetic Services, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst
• Salary: $73,427.07- $ 104,752.76 + Super (Pro Rata)

Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the role

• Thrive in a supportive environment that actively encourages professional development and fosters a culture of quality improvement throughout the fixed-term contract until July 2026.
• Deliver evidence-based, person-centred dietetic care to clients across both community and inpatient palliative care services.
• Conduct individualised nutrition assessments and provide tailored interventions that meet the unique needs of palliative care clients.
• Contribute to the creation and delivery of educational resources on nutrition for both clients and staff, enhancing knowledge and care outcomes.
• Actively participate in clinical supervision.
• Collaborate closely within multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, high-quality care for all clients.

About you

• A degree in Nutrition and Dietetics recognised by Dietitians Australia, preferably with Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status. Overseas applicants must have completed the Dietitians Australia DSR process before applying.
• Demonstrated experience in providing dietetic services in a hospital environment
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, as well as the ability to work independently when required.
• Strong commitment to professional development, including a minimum of 30 hours of continuing professional development per year.
• Proficient in using computer applications, including Cbord and Microsoft Office Suite, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A Busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply
The closing date for applications is 10th April 2025

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the requirements of the role.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.