Manager Nutrition & Dietetics
Full-Time Temporary (12 Months)
Join Calvary Mater Newcastle Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!
- Salary Classification Dietitian Level 5 Yr 1 - 2
- Remuneration: $71.27 - $73.00 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading +salary packaging options
The Head of Nutrition and Dietetics is responsible for the overall management, strategic direction and operations for the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at Calvary Mater Newcastle. The position works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary leaders and teams across the hospital to plan, coordinate and deliver high-quality equitable nutrition care to inpatients, and outpatients undergoing cancer treatment.
About you
- Hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitian’s Association of Australia or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer
- Extensive clinical Dietetics experience, with advanced clinical knowledge and demonstrated capability in the management of complex patients and provision of expert clinical advice
- Demonstrated leadership and management capability, including workforce management, staff development, performance management and the ability to build a positive, team-oriented and accountable team culture
- Demonstrated ability to lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Nutrition and Dietetics services, incorporating clinical governance, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and evaluation of service outcomes
- Demonstrated operational management capability, including effective management of workforce, financial and other resources, competing service priorities, risk and service performance
- Highly developed communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, including the demonstrated ability to build effective multidisciplinary relationships, influence decision-making and lead service improvement and change
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications and/or significant experience in health service leadership or management within a complex acute healthcare environment.
For further information about this role please contact Julie Steffner
[email protected]
Why work for Calvary?
We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics include Oncology, Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.
We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research. Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.
We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other. We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.
In addition to an enriching work environment, our staff benefit from:
- Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
- On-site parking
- Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
- Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
- Gender neutral parental leave
Join our Team today!
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This role requires the successful applicant to:
- Have unlimited working rights in Australia
- Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role
- Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role
📌 Manager Nutrition & Dietetics (Newcastle)
🏢 Calvary Mater, Newcastle
📍 Newcastle