Job posted: 17/05/2024

Location: South West Region | Warrnambool

Job type: Full time

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: VG/1795286

Time for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace thats friendly & welcoming!Located on the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and psychiatric services. The organisation serves a catchment in excess of 110,000 and comprises of a total of 282 beds and an extensive range of primary and community services.Warrnambool boasts excellent sporting, education (pre-school to university), social and cultural facilities. The citys award winning foreshore promenade is a 5.7km path that stretches from the breakwater along the coastline to the Hopkins River mouth.

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a Grade 1 Dietitian to join our skilled and supportive at the Warrnambool campus. The role has a focus on providing effective and efficient evidence-based Nutrition services to patients, with an opportunity to work in Inpatient services, Community and Outpatient services.

The position offers a great opportunity for broad clinical experience and professional development. 

The positions responsibilities include, but are not limited to; accurately assessing and implementing appropriate clinical management for patients, prioritising and managing a caseload effectively, participating in Multidisciplinary care, and maintaining appropriate records. 

Position overview

• Fulltime (40 hours per week), Fixed-term position until May 2025
• Warrnambool Campus

What you bring

Applicants should hold appropriate tertiary qualifications and be eligible for membership as an Accredited Practising Dietitian. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate well-developed organisational, communication skills, clinical skills and an ability to work in partnership with others. A current valid driver's licence is required. Both recently graduated and experienced professionals are encouraged to apply.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Ongoing clinical supervision;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment;

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

North of the Great Ocean road, Camperdown lies within the “Lakes and Craters” region of the Corangamite Shire. The idyllic rural community boasts a thriving agricultural industry and considered the gateway to the 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail.

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 9 June 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Health Sector (Medical Scientists,

Pharmacists And Psychologists) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 with the appropriate classification of Dietitian Grade 1 Year 4.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following: