Dietitian (Lvl 4) – Early Childhood Nutrition Team Leader – Perm FT

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 4
Remuneration: $117,544.00 – $120,393.00 per annumRequisition ID: REQ 489821
Application Close Date: 10/06/2024
Interview Date Range: 12/06/2024 – 19/06/2024
Contact Details: Kate O’Connor – 0477 319 403 | [email protected]About the Opportunity
SWSLHD District Wide Service is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Dietitian to join their team as the Early Childhood Nutrition Team Leader!The Team Leader is responsible for the management of the Nutrition and Dietetics Service, Primary and Community Health (P&CH), with a leadership role for Dietitians within the service, including the management of professional standards (in consultation with relevant discipline directors) and development of safety and quality. The position will also manage a clinical load commensurate with other duties.What You’ll be Doing
The Coordinator is responsible for the management of the SWSLHD Growing Healthy Kids (GHK) Childhood Overweight and Obesity service, with a leadership role for allied health professionals (including dietetics, exercise physiologist, psychology and others) within the service, including the management of professional standards (in consultation with relevant discipline directors) and development of safety and quality. The position will also manage a clinical load commensurate with other duties.GHK contributes to the NSW Premier’s priority of reducing overweight and obesity rates of children by 5%.For more information, please go to:
https://www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/pdfs/SWSLHD_Plan_Brochure.pdfThe Coordinator works:
– Locally with other facility Allied Health Heads of Department, various Department of Peadiatrics and the Primary and Community Health Allied Health Manager to enhance services, standards and quality across SWSLHD
– Across SWSLHD with the Discipline Director and other Allied Health Heads of Departments (Including Hospital and acute service Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Psychology and others) to enhance overall childhood weight management services, standards and quality across the district.Where You’ll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our for information on how to respond to criteria and . * Post Graduate Qualification or Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics giving eligibility for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.

• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and team performance
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team
• Demonstrated leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process
• Demonstrated high level communication skills (oral and written) including advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Evidence Based Practice (EBP) into service planning and evaluation.
• Demonstrated extensive, relevant clinical experience including advanced practice skills and management of complex caseloads.
• Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver’s licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.

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South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including .Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.Connect with us on , and .