Diabetes Dietitian

Make a difference in patients' lives by providing expert diabetes care, education, and support 

Remuneration: $112,396 – $116,038 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until November 2025 (with potential to extend)
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ554303
Applications Close: Thursday 27th February 2025

This is a Dietitian Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

 
About the role:

Join our dedicated team and provide expert dietary advice, education, and management support to diabetic inpatients and outpatients who meet service criteria. Working closely with nurses and medical officers, you will support patients across all age groups, from children to adults, with the goal of enhancing their daily lives by providing the knowledge and tools needed for effective self-management and reducing diabetes-related complications.

Patients are seen one-on-one or in group education sessions, with the service being provided Monday – Friday, face to face or via telehealth. You will also be required to be involved in specialised clinics, including paediatrics.

As part of the diabetes team, you’ll receive professional guidance from the Head of Discipline and operational support from the Nurse Unit Manager. Additional training and learning opportunities will be available through collaboration with diabetes educators and clinical case conferences.

Where you’ll be working:

Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. Renowned for its diversity and experiences, Tamworth proves that a rural lifestyle can be complimented by a thriving city experience. Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer!

You’ll be joining a small, dedicated team of nurses and a dietitian who provide expert advice and management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as diabetes in pregnancy.

About You:

We’re looking for a passionate and flexible professional who is able to work within a multidisciplinary team. You should be patient focused and have the ability to work with both children and adults. An understanding of diabetes technology, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring devices is also required.

Requirements:

• 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.

 
Additional Information:

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   
• This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.

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For role related queries or questions contact Alison Harding on Ali.Harding@health.nsw.gov.au