Description:
Expression of Interest – WA Country Health Service – Kimberley
This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 6-12 months, with the possibility of extension(s).
Position Profile: This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the delivery of timely and culturally appropriate Dietetics services for people in the towns and communities of the East Kimberley and provides Dietetics services at an advanced practice level.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Other Conditions : Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
Job Requirements:
Essential
1 Tertiary qualifications in Dietetics and eligible for full membership in the Dietitians Association of Australia as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).
2 Demonstrated experience and advanced level of skills and knowledge in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Dietetics services in primary health care, outpatient and acute settings, across the lifespan.
3 Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of primary health care principles and practice.
4 Demonstrated clinical leadership and governance in Dietetics services and practice.
5 Demonstrated leadership working in a cross cultural setting, considering the social determinants, particularly as they relate to Aboriginal health.
6 Demonstrated personal, team and program/department management skills with commensurate communication skills.
7 Current C Class drivers Licence and an ability and willingness to travel including overnight stays away from home.
8 Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety & Health, and how these impact on employment, people management and service delivery.
Desirable
1 Experience working in a rural and/or remote setting and an understanding of regional/rural service issues in the public sector health system.
2 Possession of (or working towards) a relevant post graduate qualification.
Job Related Enquiries : Enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to Heather Falck on 0417 834 716.
Application Instructions
Applicants are requested to submit a current Curriculum Vitae including at least two professional referees and lodge a written expression of interest including brief details (no more than two pages) addressing selection criteria.
Please mark the application “EOI – Private and Confidential” and forward to Samuel Stone via email: Samuel.Stone@health.wa.gov.au
Please note – the selection process may not necessarily include the conduct of interviews and late applications will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 29 April 2024 at 4:00pm