Who We Are and What We Stand For 

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. 

We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

The Head of Nutrition and Dietetics provides strong strategic leadership and direction for nutrition and dietetics and drives service delivery, workforce, innovation, research, quality, safety and risk management strategies for the profession across Peninsula Health. The role is responsible for professional governance, including overseeing credentialing, scope of practice and clinical supervision, for all dietitians across all programs of Peninsula Health. It is also responsible for operational governance of dietetics staff working in inpatient and acute outpatient settings.

 This role ensures provision of excellent clinical care, achievement of maximal operational effectiveness and fosters partnerships within and external to Peninsula Health. This role is an integral member of the Allied Health Leadership Team, and is responsible for leading relevant allied health portfolio/s. Direct reports include a operational and clinical senior dietitians and the dietetics student coordinator.

Please see the attached Position Description.

What You Need 

We anticipate you will have:

• Member or eligible for membership of Dietitians Australia and the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program
• Relevant post-graduate qualifications in nutrition and dietetics, health services management, public health or health administration (or working towards same)
• Extensive experience in nutrition and dietetics operational management and professional leadership role at a senior or management level
• Extensive clinical knowledge, skills and experience in nutrition and dietetics
• Strong knowledge of acute and sub-acute inpatient and acute outpatient nutrition and dietetics service provision

What Next 

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700. 

For specific information on this role please contact Kirsten Caspers - Chief Allied Health Officer on 9784 2646.

Additional Requirements 

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/.

*Please refer to salary circular for Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2025 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time