Be a part of the team that enriches health in millions of ways every dayRemuneration: $56.69 to $58.52 per hour (plus allowances and casual loading)
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3
Employment Type: Casual
Hours Per Week: up to 38 hrs
Location: STATEWIDE
Requisition ID: REQ580813

• Are you looking for a job that provides you flexibility to work and travel?
• Do you want access to generous entitlements and benefits which may include subsistence allowance and the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentives #ruralhealthincentives while on deployment
• With your Senior Dietitian skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enriching health by joining our NSW Health Deployment Program

What you'll be doing
This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of Australia's largest health system by joining the statewide NSW Health Deployment Program in the Central Resource Unit (CRU).

We are looking for a Senior Dietitian to provide a high quality clinical service to patients and their families/carers, to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for patients of the service.

Where you'll be working

The Senior Dietitian workforce will be deployed to locations across NSW Health from anywhere between two to 13 weeks to support short-term staffing needs. You will have the flexibility to work for short periods of time, with the opportunity to stay longer and work across a variety of health settings when on deployment.

To learn more about the locations of our Local Health Districts and Specialty Networks, visit our NSW Health website. There is also more information about working in our rural and regional areas at Imagine Rural.

Why you'll enjoy working with us

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Experience new, different, and positive environments with flexibility through the Deployment program.

Your accommodation, travel (flights and care hire), meals and some out-of-pocket costs will be paid under the NSW Health Travel Policy with the assistance of our team.

You may be eligible for some allowances and the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme while on deployment #ruralhealthincentives.

Wellness benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Fitness Passport for you and your family.

Free annual influenza vaccination.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

If you would like more information, review the Position Description and join our Webinar.

To find out more about applying for this position and to start your application, click the APPLY FOR JOB button at the top.

To be considered for this position, you will need to attach your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and response to the targeted questions in the questionnaire.

Targeted Questions:

1. Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in nutrition and dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
2. Provide examples of relevant clinical experience including demonstrated advanced practice skills and management of complex case load.
3. Provide examples of your ability to meet the supervision needs of students and/or less experienced staff.
4. Current drivers’ licence with capacity and willingness to travel to NSW Health business and service locations throughout NSW which will include overnight stays in regional / remote areas. These deployments will make up the majority of your time in the position.

This is an NSW Health Category A position. For more information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases policy.

If you have any current evidence of vaccination against these, upload them with your application. Your current vaccination status will not impact your application. If you are the preferred candidate, you will be responsible for covering the costs of any remaining vaccination requirements. The Staff Health Team will access your Australian Immunisation Register record if needed, please advise if you prefer the team not to view your vaccination record. For more information read the NSW Health OASV Policy.

You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website.

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