Join our innovative team as a Senior Dietitian in Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the recovery and well-being of our consumers.

This role provides high-quality, evidence-based dietetic services as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team, addressing metabolic nutritional issues and eating disorders for consumers, their caregivers, and relevant stakeholders. The focus is on planning and delivering clinical care and therapeutic interventions within a framework of recovery and rehabilitation.

Interested? Submit your application to be considered.

Job details

About us:

CQMHAODS provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana areas (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000) with services located in each area. Rockhampton is the principal service centre and as such provides the administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016, and is the location of the acute adult inpatient facilities. In addition there is a Adult Step Up Step Down facility located in Gladstone and a Adult Community Care Unit located in Rockhampton.

About the role:

This position delivers high quality, evidence based dietetic services as a member of a multidisciplinary mental health team to consumers with metabolic nutritional issues and eating disorders, their carers and relevant stakeholders with a focus on planning and provision on of clinical care and therapeutic interventions within a recovery and rehabilitation framework.

About you:

• Mandatory qualification/s: Possession of a recognised degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, and eligibility for full membership with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status.
  • The successful applicant must participate in and ensure compliance with credentialing and defining scope of clinical practice processes for Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS).
• Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: While not mandatory, a postgraduate qualification in relevant field would be well regarded. Credentialed status with the Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) as an Eating Disorder Clinician is highly desired.
  • Experience working in mental health and, more specifically, eating disorder practice is highly desirable.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4L611149

Applications close: Sunday, 12 January 2025

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Application Kit
  
  RK4L611149 - Dietitian Senior (PDF, 104KB)
  Role Description