Job Description
30 hours per fortnight (0.4 FTE), with genuine potential to grow
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Help shape the next chapter of an established bariatric practice
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Bariatric care is entering a significant new era.
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The rapid rise of weight-loss medications has changed the conversation around obesity treatment. Against this evolving landscape, LapSurgery Australia remains firmly focused on specialist surgical care, evidence-based nutrition and meaningful long-term patient outcomes.
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Established in ****, LapSurgery Australia has a longstanding reputation in bariatric and upper gastrointestinal surgery. The practice is now undergoing an exciting transition, with a new partner joining the team and fresh opportunities to strengthen, modernise and grow the service.
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking dietitian to play an important role in this next chapter.
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The opportunity
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This is more than a two-day clinical position. It is an opportunity to take ownership of an established dietetic service, bring new ideas to the practice and help shape its future direction.
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As the practice's sole dietitian, you will work closely with our surgeons, nurses and broader multidisciplinary team to provide specialised nutrition care throughout each patient's bariatric or upper GI surgical journey.
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The position will commence at two days per week, with genuine scope to increase clinical days and broaden the role as the practice grows.
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Key responsibilities
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Provide individualised nutrition assessment, education and counselling
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Prepare and support patients before bariatric and upper GI surgery
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Provide structured postoperative nutrition care and long-term follow-up
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Develop practical, evidence-based nutrition plans tailored to individual needs
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Identify nutritional deficiencies, postoperative concerns and barriers to progress
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Recognise disordered eating behaviours and refer or elevate appropriately
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
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Collaborate closely with surgeons and the multidisciplinary team
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Develop engaging and accessible patient-education resources
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Contribute ideas to service development, patient engagement and practice growth
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Contribute to skilled educational and social-media content, where appropriate
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Recognised tertiary qualification in nutrition and dietetics
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Accredited Practising Dietitian status and eligibility for membership with Dietitians Australia
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At least two years of relevant clinical experience
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Ability to work independently and manage a clinical caseload
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organisational and time-management skills
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Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based and person-centred care
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An adaptable, non-judgemental and collaborative approach
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Experience in bariatric surgery, upper GI surgery and/or weight management
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Experience supporting patients with eating disorders or disordered eating
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Interest or experience in patient education and community engagement
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Experience creating professional health-education or social-media content
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📌 Dietitian - Bariatric And Upper Gi Surgery (Victoria)
🏢 LapSurgery Australia
📍 Victoria