Senior Dietitian

Wander out yonder and experience the best of regional WA by working as a Senior 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

We are seeking qualified and enthusiastic Dietitians for senior roles across the WA Country Health Service. As a Senior Dietitian, you will plan, coordinate, and provide a Dietetics service to a designated caseload of inpatient, outpatient and/or community clients. You will also undertake supervisory and administrative duties as part of the WACHS service provision. .

The Job Description Form (attached) provides a full statement of duties.

The Applicant Information (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 08/05/2026.
  
  

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• On and from 1 July 2025 the salary scale for HSO Level P2 will increase to $122,597 - $130,265 p.a pro rata
• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• 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 by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. The following must be provided:

• A comprehensive CV that summarises your experience
• A statement addressing the work related requirements with examples to demonstrate your skills and experience. The work related requirements are found in the attached Job Description Form (page 4). This is essential for your application to be considered.
• 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 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.