This recruitment process is for Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.
We are seeking a motivated Senior Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary team.
Current vacancies: Fremantle RITH 0.7 FTE.
Day in the life of a Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH) therapist As part of the RITH team, you will play a key role in delivering subacute rehabilitation to patients in the comfort of their own homes.
No two days are the same.
You'll receive referrals from allied health ward staff and cross referrals from team members, with allocations made daily to your caseload.
Working in an interdisciplinary model, you'll complete comprehensive multidisciplinary assessments before working with the patient to establish their rehabilitation SMART goals.
In this agile role, you will work with a diverse range of patients across gerontology, complex neurology, general medical and surgical, and orthopaedic specialties.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to case coordination and discharge planning, facilitate access to appropriate community supports, and provide essential carer education, coaching, and safety planning.
Through collaborative, person-centred practice, you will help ensure patients receive safe, coordinated care that supports their independence and enables them to remain living at home.
You'll have access to a work vehicle, laptop, mobile phone and safety systems to ensure your home visits run smoothly and safely.
South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) RITH is a well-established early discharge service.
We currently have 8 bases across the metropolitan region.
You will be supported by a Coordinator and your disciplinary and interdisciplinary peers, for the more challenging clinical and non-clinical aspects of your role.
Regular professional development is part of a standard week, with opportunities for quality improvement, innovation and career development on offer.
The within-team support from Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Worker, Speech Therapist, Medical Registrar and Allied Health Assistants will keep you inspired and keen to go to work each day.
Who We are Looking For We welcome applications from Dietitians who demonstrate: Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and problem-solving skills, with extensive experience in both acute settings and rehabilitation.
Community experience is a bonus.
A genuine interest in delivering hospital-level rehabilitation in a community setting.
Confidence working both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.




Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in dynamic, mobile and virtual care environments.
A commitment to safe, person-centred and evidence-based practice.
Passion for home-based, patient-centred care and holistic support Want to know more?
For enquiries regarding the role or the Rehabilitation in the Home service, please contact: RITH Coordinator, Sarah Morriss on ***************or email ******.
Application and assessment support If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, please contact RITH Coordinator, Sarah Morriss on ***************or email ******.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on ********.
How to apply You've heard from us, now we'd like to hear from you.
Suitability Criteria: Suitability recognises that merit is determined not only by skills, knowledge and experience, but also by a broader set of factors.
These include an applicant's eligibility for appointment, demonstrated behaviours, alignment with organisational values and ethical standards, and their ability to contribute positively to our workplace culture.
Your application should include: A detailed CV that includes your qualifications, employment history and relevant continuing professional development (CPD).
A cover letter (no more than 3 pages) that includes the following: An example of a complex patient you managed within a multidisciplinary team.
What was your evaluation, plan and outcome for this patient?
Describe a situation where you have had conflict with a team member and how you managed this.
Identify a contemporary clinical issue in health services or dietetic practice and outline what steps you would take, or have taken, to develop a quality improvement initiative to address this.
Please provide the names and contact details of two (2) referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Please note we may contact referees during the short-listing process.
A separate selection criteria statement is not required These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.




Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on ******** for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location-based allowances For further information click here.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
This includes visa holders.
Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** applies to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment.
We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other 'similar' vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public sector.
In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

📌 Senior Dietitian (Perth)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Perth