Employment Type - Permanent Part Time Hours per fortnight - 15.20 Job Category - Allied Health Professional (generic) Req Id - 8012

About The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 3 Dietitian to join Barwon Health's newly established Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) service. This innovative 10-bed residential program provides recovery-oriented, trauma-informed mental health support for young people aged 16–25 years as an alternative to hospital admission or as a supported transition from inpatient care back into the community. YPARC delivers care within a 24/7 supported, home-like environment focused on functional recovery, independence, wellbeing and meaningful community connection. Bringing together clinical, psychosocial rehabilitation and lived experience approaches, the service supports young people to build confidence, strengthen daily living skills and achieve their personal recovery goals. As a senior member of the multidisciplinary therapeutic team, the Dietitian provides specialist nutrition assessment, therapeutic meal-based interventions, education and physical health optimisation. Working collaboratively with nursing, psychosocial rehabilitation workers, peer workers, community case managers and external providers, the Dietitian contributes to comprehensive assessment, recovery planning and workforce capability building.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver advanced nutrition assessment, therapeutic interventions and education to support physical health, wellbeing and recovery outcomes.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, recovery planning, risk review processes and care coordination for young people accessing YPARC.
- Provide discipline-specific leadership through secondary consultation, service development and capacity building across the YPARC workforce.

What We Are Looking For





- We are seeking a skilled and recovery-focused Dietitian who is passionate about supporting young people experiencing mental ill-health.
- You will bring strong clinical expertise, an understanding of the relationship between physical and mental health, and a commitment to person-centred, trauma-informed care.
- You Will Also Demonstrate Eligibility for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status and membership with Dietitians Australia.
- Experience in mental health, youth health, community health or complex care settings.
- Strong skills in nutrition assessment, therapeutic intervention and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- An understanding of the impact of trauma, medication, social disadvantage and physical health factors on recovery.
- The ability to engage effectively with young people, families, carers and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Noted Information

All Appointments Are Subject To Satisfactory Police Record Check Immunisation Status Clearance Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Advantages

- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

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📌 Dietician | Youth Prevention And Recovery Care (Yparc) (Warrnambool)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Warrnambool