Dietitian | Broken Hill

Company: Maari Ma Health Aboriginal CorporationSalary: Earn up to $72,500 - $101,000 gross per annum plus superannuation, depending on experienceTemporary accommodation, up to 4 weeks + Relocation assistance to help you get to Broken Hill.Working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm only + 5 weeks paid annual leave per year + Accrued Days OffSupported advanced education and training + excellent personal development opportunities.Summary: Develop in our supportive team working 40 hours a week only, delivering clinical dietetic, preventive health and nutrition interventions for the management of chronic disease.About Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation: Maari Ma Health is an Aboriginal community-controlled regional health service that has been providing a quality service to the Aboriginal people of far western New South Wales for more than 20 years and employs over 140 people within the region.About the role: Our supportive team is on the lookout for an experienced Dietitian to deliver clinical dietetic, preventive health and nutrition interventions for the management of chronic disease to the Aboriginal people of far western New South Wales.Reporting to the Manager Child and Family Health and Keeping Well Services, this full-time opportunity includes key responsibilities such as:Delivering Dietetic services on a one-to-one basis providing assessment, nutrition information, education, health coaching and monitoring.Devising eating plans and tailored recipes to meet individual client health needs.Liaising with the Diabetic educator and Diabetes CNC to involve in client care, ensuring the Dietetic service is integrated into the client's overall team care arrangement.Providing feedback to referring GP regarding the outcome of the referral, including nutritional management plan for the client.Monitoring and follow-up of clients as per their nutritional management plan.Deliver health promotion activities with an emphasis on illness prevention.Develop and refine resources to be used by Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Registered Nurses and General Practitioners in providing brief interventions, education and support to clients in the prevention and management of chronic disease.Develop, deliver and evaluate nutritional cooking groups.Engage families with young children via our Play Group and other services, providing nutritional education and coaching.Skills and experience:Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics, full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and current AHPRA registration.Demonstrated ability to provide individual nutrition management of clients.A sound understanding of the Closing the Gap strategy and how it relates to the role.Ability to work with Aboriginal staff and communities in a way that fosters mutual respect.Proven experience using clinical IT systems.Computing skills relevant to the position and competent in the use of information and communication technology including Microsoft Word, email and internet applications.Proven ability to communicate in a clear, considerate manner with genuine compassion.How to apply: If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you! Simply click on the "Working with us" page of our website: www.maarima.com.au/employment and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Claire Allan on +61447 807 183 for a confidential chat.All Maari Ma Aboriginal Health employees are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccination or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are encouraged to apply for this position.

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