Dietitian - Senior (North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service), Queensland Health
Permanent full-time HP4 Senior Dietitian – North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service, Townsville University Hospital.
Join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering world-class kidney transplant care for northern Queenslanders.
About the work unit / facility
Based at Townsville University Hospital, the North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service (NQKTS) is the second transplant service in Queensland and the only one outside the south-east corner.
Our multidisciplinary team provides world-class care for patients from regional, rural and remote communities, improving access to life-saving kidney transplant services closer to home.
About your new employer
Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000 km2.
We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff.
We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture and work/life balance.
As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.
We offer
Clinical Excellence: Deliver care in a leading tertiary hospital with access to advanced clinical practices.
Career Growth: Benefit from structured development pathways and research opportunities.
Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values inclusion and professional support.
Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible arrangements and the lifestyle benefits of North Queensland.
Competitive salary and benefits
Salary between $4,****** – $5,****** per fortnight (HP4).
4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with *******% loading.
Generous employer contribution to superannuation of *****%.
Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements and professional development support.
About your opportunity
As a Senior Dietitian within the North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition and dietetic services to patients undergoing kidney transplantation.
You will provide clinical expertise, education and consultancy, while contributing to service development, quality improvement and mentoring junior staff.
Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligibility for membership with Dietitians Australia (APD credential).
Proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association.
Willingness to work across any of the sites/facilities within the Townsville Hospital & Health service based on current service needs and priorities.
Evidence of vaccinations or immunity for VPDs as per Queensland Health policy.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership.
A probationary period may apply.
Application details
Enquiries are welcome.
For a confidential discussion please contact Michelle Harfield at **************.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 6 January ****.
Submit your application via, including your CV, referee details and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.
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