The UNICORN Paediatric Dietitian job you’ve been waiting for! Amazingly supportive team.
APPLY NOW if have 3-4yrs Paeds exp. Attractive Salary + benefits.
Kids Dig Food are looking for a VSD (Very Special Dietitian) to join our team in North Brisbane.
Highly Desirable: Knowledge of Responsive Feeding, Tube Feed management, Neurodiversity Affirming Care, Trauma Informed Care. Weight Neutral Care and Motivational Interviewing
If you:
* are an Accredited Practising Dietitian with 3-4 years’ clinical experience with a complex paediatric & family caseload and an understanding of the NDIS.
* are looking for unparalleled support as you grow your career in Paediatrics, Family Nutrition and working with kids with disabilities.
* want to work in a caring team of likeminded Dietitians who will support you and lift you up.
* be able to work a combo of in-clinic at Carseldine 4034 and WFH
then… we’d love to hear from you.
This is a maternity leave cover position for up to 12 months, starting at 3-4 days/week with possibility to increase to full-time. Strong likelihood of continuation beyond the end of the Maternity Leave cover period.
READ ON TO FIND OUT MORE…
- Could you be our next Dietitian team member?
- Are you looking to become part of an incredibly caring Dietetics team who lift each other up?
- Are you a warm, empathetic, and dedicated Dietitian who loves to help people?
- Do you love kids, food, and making a difference?
We are delighted to be adding to our Dietetics team at Kids Dig Food®!
We are seeking a VSD (Very Special Dietitian) who is filled with a desire and passion to work with our beautiful families. You are ready to take your skills to the next level in supporting families with complex disability and neurodivergence.
Benefits of joining our team
- Be supported and nourished in a small, supportive team where each person’s contribution is valued.
- We appreciate the unique talents, passions and diversity that you, our newest Dietitian team member, will bring.
- Enjoy a combination of work locations for work-life balance: our Carseldine Clinic and your home.
- Allowances for Tech, Professional Development and external Supervision to enhance your career are built into your salary package.
- Flexible work hours can be negotiated, with consideration given to the needs of our team and clients.
- Opportunities for career progression as our team grows.
Our ‘must haves’
We are looking for a Dietitian who:
- Has Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics recognised by Dietitians Australia.
- Is a Member of Dietitians Australia and can show maintenance of current registration as an Accredited Practicing Dietitian as recognised by Dietitian’s Australia.
- Has 2-4 years’ clinical experience in Paediatric and Family Dietetics.
- Has a passion for working with children and families with disabilities, complex needs and often challenging circumstances.
- Considers themselves a lifelong learner with a passion for ongoing professional development in: Responsive Feeding approaches, Weight Neutral Care, Neurodiversity Affirming Care, Trauma Informed Care and the Biopsychosocial Model of Disability.
- Values and actively seeks ongoing personal and professional development to expand your knowledge and expertise.
- Is a “people person” who loves supporting parents and children to develop a more harmonious relationship with food.
- Will always treat our families with empathy, respect and uphold confidentiality to the highest standard.
- Is a team player who values both giving and receiving as part of a close-knit team.
- Is efficient with all forms of verbal and written communication, especially maintaining accurate and concise client records and email communication with families and other health colleagues.
- Has a desire to work autonomously whilst remaining team focused.
- Is a forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
- You hold a current Blue Card (Working With Children Check) and Yellow Card (Disability Worker Screening Check) and are willing to provide a National Police Check.
About the Position
Your Key Responsibilities as Dietitian with the Kids Dig Food team will include, but is not limited to:
- Providing high quality, paediatric specialist Dietetic services to the client families of Kids Dig Food®.
- A strong commitment to continued development of your skill and experience in paediatric & family dietetics, Responsive Feeding approaches, Weight Neutral Care, Neurodiversity Affirming Care, Trauma Informed Care and the Biopsychosocial Model of Disability. You understand that your learning is never complete!
- Undertake Quality Improvement and Administrative activities to improve the quality and provision of Dietetics services.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of nutrition- based group and online programs.
- Actively contribute to workplace education through participation in Peer Support, Mentoring and Professional Development opportunities.
- Actively contribute to the social media presence of Kids Dig Food.
Links to more information about this position:
Kids Dig Food website job listing: https://kidsdigfood.com.au/join-our-team/
SEEK job listing: https://www.seek.com.au/job/81709980?ref=cm-ui
How to Apply
Send a cover letter sharing why you are our VSD (Very Special Dietitian) and your CV with the subject line “I am the VSD you’re looking for” to Deb Blakley, Director at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note: Our recruitment process is careful and unhurried to ensure new team members are the best possible fit for our team. Shortlisted applicants can expect a number of steps along the way, which may include: an initial brief phone interview, face to face interview, provision of work examples and referee checks. Please expect receipt of your application within 1 business day, and we will keep you as informed as possible along the way. Applications close COB on Friday 14 February 2025.