Dietitian Level 1/2 - ESMHS

Selection Criteria:

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

1. 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. Clinical dietetic experience, with consumers with mental illness.
3. Demonstrated ability to work under minimal direct professional supervision and exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters.
4. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to provide quality written documentation through the use of proficient IT skills.
5. Excellent organisational skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to take initiative in a proactive manner and work as an effective team member.
7. Capacity to develop and deliver dietary education and training to a range of professionals including mental health clinicians and GPs.
8. A commitment to quality improvement.

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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information for applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website