Lead and inspire a team of Dietitians and Allied Health Assistants while delivering advanced nutrition and dietetic services at STARS, driving excellence in patient care, education, research, service development and operational management through strategic leadership and clinical expertise.

Job details

About the role

Temporary part time position to provide professional and operational management, clinical practice supervision and strategic leadership for a team of Dietitians and Allied Health Assistants (Dietetics). The position delivers advanced level nutrition and dietetic services to stakeholders/customers at the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Services (STARS), to achieve excellence in patient care, education and research. Reporting directly to the Manager of Dietetics and Food Services, this position also contributes to service development, education, research and overall operational management of the department.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Independently deliver advanced Nutrition & Dietetic clinical and consultancy services across a broad range of clinical areas in accordance with accepted professional practices, standards and principles.
• Provide high level advice to professional and operational supervisors, relevant service managers and other relevant stakeholders on: leading service quality and improvement activities, clinical service development and delivery, and contributing to formal research.
• Operationally and professionally manage and coordinate a medium-sized team of Dietitians including responsibility for -
  o HR activities such as managing recruitment, orientation, and performance appraisal and development of staff
  o Supplying strategic direction in accordance with Metro North HHS planning and state-wide priorities
  o Fostering a team environment to ensure achievement of departmental objectives
  o Actively contributing to Nutrition & Dietetic workforce planning and resource management to meet service requirements.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

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

• STR689007 - Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)