ACCREDITED PRACTICING DIETITIAN – Stanthorpe

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Granite Belt Support Services is a local non-profit, non-government organisation that has been in the Stanthorpe/Warwick/Tenterfield region for nearly 30 years, providing support and multidisciplinary allied health services to children, adults and their families. It is a registered Service Provider under the NDIS.

We are looking for an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who is passionate about delivering services to individuals with a varied caseload including children, adults and people living with a disability. Delivery of services is in person, in the home and online.

This position is a four-month maternity leave contract with flexible work arrangements. New graduates are welcome to apply. Regular supervision will be provided by an experienced Dietitian.

Our benefits

  • Ongoing clinical mentoring and supervision from Senior Therapists
  • Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
  • Positive and inclusive work environment
  • Flexible work options
  • Interesting and varied caseload
  • Friendly team and manager
  • Support provided with finding accommodation

Duties

  • Delivery of Dietitian services to those who require support with a broad client range, with varying needs
  • Promoting the importance of early intervention and its role in preventing long-term issues
  • Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with clients, families, team members and key stakeholders
  • Caseload management, prioritising needs and client record-keeping and reporting
  • Working effectively both independently and collaboratively

Essential qualifications and experience for this role

  • Tertiary qualifications in Dietetics (Bachelor degree or Masters)
  • Current member of Dietitians Australia

Desirable qualifications and experience

  • Current C Class Queensland Drivers Licence
  • Current First Aid & CPR
  • NDIS Worker Screening
  • Criminal History Screening (Yellow Card)
  • Current Professional Indemnity Insurance

Key selection criteria

Clinical practice

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the assessment, intervention and evaluation of nutritional interventions for people with a variety of disabilities
  • Sound medical nutrition knowledge and implementation
  • Demonstrated understanding of people experiencing mental health conditions

Communication/team participation

  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills necessary for good working relationships and client care
  • Demonstrated ability to function as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team

Work management

  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and ability to share knowledge and skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and to appropriately manage time and workload

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are to submit a brief resume with two referees; and a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role addressing the key selection criteria.

Please email your application to Chris Macnamara at chris.macnamara@gbss.org.au

Enquiries can be made by email to chris.macnamara@gbss.org.au or by phone on 07 4681 3020.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

End of November, 2021

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