Job Description
Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time (Job Share may be considered)
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Position Classification: Dietitian – Level 1/ 2
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Remuneration: $79,****** - $113,****** per annum, pro rata(+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
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Hours Per Week:up to 38
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Requisition ID:REQ******
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Location: Wagga Wagga, Mental Health Inpatient Units
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Are you a talented Dietitian looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
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About The Role
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We are looking for an experienced Dietitian to join us in this critical role to provide Nutrition and Dietetics services to inpatients including Acute, Sub-Acute and Older persons within the Mental Health services.
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You Will Be Responsible For
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Working with consumers individually and in groups to provide education, consultation and support to colleagues.
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Assessing nutritional status and developing diet plans.
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Provision of nutritional guidance, support and education to relevant Mental Health staff, consumers, families and carers.
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Provision of evidence-based clinical nutritional care of clients with mental health conditions, with a high level of clinical expertise and knowledge in Dietetic practice for patients with mental health conditions.
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Monitoring, reviewing and developing relevant clinical nutrition policies and protocols
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What MLHD Offer
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At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
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Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
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Versatile Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
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Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
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Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
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Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
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Our Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate
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Recognised tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, enabling eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia
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Knowledge and understanding of current nutrition and dietetic best practice, including dietetics issues specific to the mental health setting
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Understanding of the principles of mental health recovery and demonstrated experience and skills in care planning and working collaboratively with consumers, families and carers.
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Capacity to deliver educational groups to consumers, families and carers
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For role related queries or questions contact Sherylyne Rosengren on Sherylyne.
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for a confidential chat.
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Applications close: 24 September ****
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MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
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If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined inthe NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

📌 Dietitian - Mental Health Inpatient Units (Western Australia)
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