Discipline Lead - Nutrition and Dietetics Service

The Team

Based one block away from Hobart's iconic waterfront, the Nutrition and Dietetics service is comprised of Dietitians, Allied Health Assistants and Administrative staff working together and within multi-disciplinary teams to provide an excellent service to inpatients and outpatients of the Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania's only tertiary care facility. The service covers a full range of clinical speciality areas and supports a mix of senior and early-career roles. 

The Role

The Discipline Lead - Nutrition and Dietetics Service will:

• Provide leadership and direction for Hospitals South Nutrition and Dietetics Service, in line with our values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.
• Work as a member of the Allied Health Services leadership team to ensure that the community has access to excellent care that is responsive to current needs and preparing for the future.

You will need to

• Provide leadership and direction for Hospitals South Nutrition and Dietetics Service, including strategic planning and development; and implementation of protocols, procedures and reporting mechanisms.
• Coordinate the management of human resources including recruitment; performance management; staff development; succession planning and change management to ensure efficient and effective service delivery according to the needs of the community and in line with DoH strategic direction.
• Be an active member of the Allied Health Advisory Committee and represent Allied Health as required.
• Promote excellence in clinical practice and clinical governance, providing high level representation for the Dietetic discipline and coordination of professional support.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania 

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia’s only island state, offers exceptional natural beauty and an enviable lifestyle. A career in Tasmania’s public health system provides the opportunity to build meaningful connections with colleagues, patients and communities while making a real difference to people’s lives. It also offers a unique work-life balance, where extraordinary experiences outside of work complement the rewarding impact you make every day.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker, working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.

 *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

• $154,665 to $156,671 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Allowances 

In addition, the position receives a Professional Development Allowance of $1200 per annum plus travel expenses to attend PD events.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available for eligible appointees.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – you and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Approved Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent from a University or other tertiary institution majoring in appropriate subjects and a graduate diploma or post graduate degree course in dietetics of one or two years, or an approved undergraduate degree majoring in nutrition and dietetics at a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or a pass in the Dietetics Association of Australia (DAA) examination in dietetics for overseas trained Dietitians

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Post-graduate qualifications in management, health administration or similar

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

•  Discipline Lead - Nutrition and Dietetics Service

Application Guide:  

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Gudrun Barratt-Peacock
Position: Deputy Director, Allied Health
Phone number: 0447089***
Email address: **************@ths.tas.gov.au

The applications close on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 11:55pm.