Dietitian (Grade 2) | Berwick, VIC | Mental Health Focus

Description

Are you a Grade 2 Dietitian with a passion for mental health? We're looking for an experienced professional to join our collaborative multidisciplinary team at St John of God Langmore Centre on a permanent part-time basis. In this rewarding role, you'll work autonomously to deliver high-quality nutrition and dietetic services to our inpatient program, leading group therapy, providing specialist consultations, and acting as an expert guide for our care team. This is a chance to use your advanced skills in a supportive environment where you can also mentor others and drive quality improvement.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Provide senior-level nutrition and dietetic services to patients in our mental health facility, both individually and in group settings.
• Use your expert knowledge to consult with our catering service on menu development and ensure compliance with nutritional standards.
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team by participating in team meetings, ward rounds, and case conferences.
• Develop and review dietary education resources and deliver educational programs to patients and other caregivers.
• Supervise and mentor students and junior caregivers, and contribute to quality improvement and research activities.

What you'll need to have:

• A tertiary qualification in Dietetics and eligibility for full membership with Dietitians Australia (DA).
• Current Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status.
• Experience working as a Dietitian in a mental health setting is essential.
• Advanced skills in nutritional assessment, evidence-based practice, and management of complex patients.
• A passion for patient-centered care and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Excellent salary packaging options up to $18,550 on mortgage, rent, and other everyday living expenses.
• Support for a healthy work-life balance with flexible work options and the ability to purchase extra leave.
• Discounts on hospital services, private health insurance, and a range of lifestyle and wellbeing rewards.
• Access to innovative professional development opportunities and our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).