Dietitian, Braeside Hospital

• Fixed term Part-time role 5 days per fortnight April 25 to Feb 26
• Based at Braeside Hospital in Prairiewood, NSW
• We are a NSW Health-affiliated organisation with continuity of entitlements

About HammondCare

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve the quality of life for people in need. We specialise in aged and dementia care, palliative care, inpatient and ambulatory rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence-based best practices in its services and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care. 

HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles. HammondCare is a NSW Health NSW-affiliated organisation with continuity of entitlements

About the role

The fixed-term part-time role 5 days per fortnight (April 25 to Feb 26) Dietitian ensures a high standard of dietetics service is provided to patients of the hospital, along with appropriate support and advice to their carers. The dietitian will participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a patient-centred, evidence-based, continuous quality improvement work environment that is consistent with the values and ethics of HammondCare and Dietitian's Association of Australia.

About you

ESSENTIAL

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
• A tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics with eligibility for full membership to the Dietitian’s Association of Australia
• APD status through the Dietitian’s Association of Australia
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in food service menu management
• Demonstrated clinical experience (1-2 years), in particular experience working in an outpatient rehabilitation setting, inpatients mental health or palliative care
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A current driver's license and safe driving record
• Willingness to travel between HammondCare’s sites and services

DESIRABLE

• Strong administrative and computer skills.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment
• An understanding of Work Health and Safety policies and procedures

What we offer

• Salary Packaging Benefits (up to $15,900 tax-free)
• Professional Development opportunities (Conferences, PEPA Training, Scholarship)
• HammondCare Employee Benefits (Fitness Passport, JB Hifi discounts)
• Clinical Nurse Speciality (CNS1) opportunities available for eligible Registered Nurses
• Scholarship and education opportunities with HammondCare

HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation, all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.

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For any specific queries please contact Angela Collins at acollins@hammond.com.au

Closing Date: 27th April 2025


Free independent, confidential counselling services, wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family. HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.