Wander out yonder and experience the
best of regional WA by working as a Dietitian with the WA Country
Health Service.
We are an organisation committed to
providing innovative, high quality, consumer-centred healthcare
locally to support healthy, thriving regional communities
throughout Western Australia
About this
opportunity
As a Dietitian with the WA Country Health
Service, you will plan, coordinate, and provide a dietetic service
to a designated caseload of inpatient, outpatient and/or community
clients. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and have the
opportunity to develop broad clinical and professional
skills.
The Job Description Form (attached) provides
a full statement of duties.
Dietetic students in their final
semester of study are encouraged to apply.
The Applicant Information Pack (attached)
provides additional information about the application process,
regions and working at WACHS.
Further information about this
position
This is an open-ended Recruitment Pool for
Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time, and
Casual appointments. This includes the possibility of extension(s)
and/or permanency. The following must be noted:
- The panel will monitor
this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a
regular basis.
- Interviews may not be
conducted as part of the process, but applicants may be
contacted if additional information is required.
- Referees will be
contacted as part of the assessment process.
- If you are successful to
the pool, you will be considered for all suitable vacancies
across hospitals and health services in the 7 WACHS regions for
the duration of the pool without having to re-apply for each
individual position. You will be able to indicate your regional
preferences and availability for positions.
- Appointments may be made
from this pool until 31/07/2026.
Employee Benefits: In
addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range
of benefits which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
- 12% employer contributed
superannuation into a fund of your choice
- Access to generous salary
packaging arrangements
- Professional development
opportunities and study leave/assistance, including the
Transition to Practice graduate program
- Flexible working
arrangements
- Generous leave
entitlements and flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and
location-based allowances
If you would like to know more about the pool
and/or positions, please email WACHSAlliedHealthRecruitment@health.wa.gov.au.
How to apply
Apply online via the ‘Apply for
Job’ button at the bottom of this page.
To be considered for this role the following
four (4) job requirements listed below must be provided in support
of your job application:
- Evidence of an Australian
dietetic qualification, or evidence of eligibility for full
membership with the Dietitians Association of Australia, or
evidence confirming enrolment in the final semester of
university.
- A comprehensive CV that
summarises your experience and professional
qualifications.
- A statement of 2-3 pages
addressing the essential selection criteria, with examples to
demonstrate your skills and experience. The essential selection
criteria are listed on the final page of the attached Job
Description Form.
- The names and contact
details of two (2) recent professional referees. It is
preferable for one to be your current supervisor or
manager.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required
to:
- Provide evidence of an
Australian dietetic qualification, or evidence of eligibility
for full membership with the Dietitians Association of
Australia, or evidence confirming enrolment in the final
semester of university.
- Provide evidence of their
Australian citizenship or permanent residency to be considered
for a permanent position in the WA public sector
- Undertake criminal
records screening and integrity checks; this may also include
referees commenting on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour
- Completion of a
satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) and
Working With Children’s Check (WA WWC Check). For further
information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
About WACHS
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the
largest country health system in Australia. The organisation
comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public
hospitals, health services and health centres located
across rural and remote Western Australia. Working
with us will expose you to a range of career options along with
living in vibrant country communities. There is a wealth of
information about living and working in country WA, which you can
access from our website.
WACHS is committed to living our values.
A key focus is on Community where we apply: Compassion, Quality,
Integrity, Equity and Curiosity.
Commitment to
Diversity
WA Health is committed to eliminating all
forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We
embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from
culturally diverse backgrounds and people with
disabilities.
We are committed to fostering a
diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued
and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s
needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to
join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to
achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal
Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living
with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after 4pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED.
If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
