Part time position 2 days per week based on Wonnarua Country in East Maitland$87k - $103k + Super + Salary PackagingHybrid working options availableOur Organisation The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About your new role In this rewarding role, you'll help individuals with disabilities achieve their nutritional goals in both community and home settings, enhancing their overall quality of life.
Guided by NDIS funding, you'll take a holistic approach—assessing, planning, monitoring, and reviewing nutritional outcomes to ensure each person's needs are met. Your creativity will shine as you develop tailored solutions that enable individuals to live their best lives, all while contributing to dietetic best practices with The Benevolent Society.
Collaborate with a passionate multidisciplinary team in East Maitland, including Behaviour Support Specialists, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and fellow Dietitians. Together, you'll make a lasting impact!
We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A 'best life' is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.Recognition and Reward -Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.Professional Development -We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.Our Reconciliation Commitment –Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.What you need to succeed? As a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) you will have:Experience supporting people with developmental or complex physical disabilities with their nutritional needs.Ability to appropriately respond to the needs of people of all abilities, from diverse communities and backgrounds.Calm, patient nature and excellent communication skills; sensitive to needs of the audience.Use a person centric approach and maintain a positive mindset in light of disability sector reform.Apply evidence-based practice in innovative ways to enable the clients to achieve their potential for other life activities of their choosing.Ideally an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD).If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Interested? Apply below today! Have a question? Call Francesca Rose on 0481 097 *** or Natasha Macdonald on 0482 132 *** for a confidential discussion.
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