Griffith University Nutrition and Dietetics

Hurry, registration closes 5 July! ⏳

Join us at a dinner event to hear two speakers, Dr Tim Crowe and Professor Sarah McNaughton who will guide us through the noise of conflicting nutrition information, dispelling myths along the way.

When: 12 July 2024
Time: 18:00-21:00 AEST (Sydney/Brisbane)
Venue: Kedron-Wavell 21 Kittyhawk Dr, Chermside Qld 4032
Cost: NSA members $30 | Student members $20
Non-NSA members $50 | Students $40
The ticket includes a 2-course meal (main and dessert) plus 2 drinks.
Diet requirements must be included in the booking form prior to the event.

Don't miss out, registration closes 5 July ⏰

Register now ➡️ https://ow.ly/j2lb50Rtrcm

Job Opportunity: An excellent opportunity for a First Nations dietitian has become available within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service team, at Gold Coast Health. The team provides culturally appropriate care, programs, resources, and cultural support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples accessing our services. The successful applicant will be supported by the Senior Dietitian/Nutritionist, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service, and all First Nations dietitians, including recent graduate or early career dietitians are encouraged to apply.

As an employee you have access to the benefits Gold Coast Health offers, including:

Flexible work options
Career Development
Salary Packaging
Modern Facilities
Diverse Work Culture
Research Opportunities
12.75% super
17.5% leave loading

The advertisement for Dietitian (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Identified) has a closing date of 18/04/24.

Advertised via:
SmartJobs & Govnet - https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-GC550695
Seek - Dietitian (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Identified) Job in Palm Beach, Gold Coast QLD - SEEK

Dietitian (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Identified) | Gold Coast | In partnership with key stakeholders, deliver culturally safe nutrition and dietetic services, appropriate with level of experience across a broad spectrum of work units to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders/clients of the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

📣 CALLING ALL DIETITIANS! In case you missed the chance to share your career advice for emerging dietitians, our survey has re-opened! Complete this 5-10min survey encouraging the fantastic career pathways on offer in dietetics - WAND Research Team ✨
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Workforce_advice_ND_online

Free Nutrition Symposium - ENRICH at Queensland Children's Hospital (online attendance option also available). Might be of interest to students and past students. The details are: Children’s Nutrition Research Event:
Attend the ENRICH Symposium on 30 August to hear from experts presenting on topics including clinical and public health nutrition research.
Register for free attendance here:

ENRICH Research Symposium 2023 Hear from experts driving nutrition research in Children’s Health.

We are recruiting Dietitians ‼️

Are you a dietitian who has provided nutrition care to Early Childhood Education and Care services? What does/did your role look like? What do you want it to look like? Tell us! 📢

We are recruiting dietitians to participate in online focus groups to explore the role of nutrition professionals in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Want to know more? Register your interest through the QR code, or follow the link 👉 https://lnkd.in/gd38j4ze

See below flyer for details 👇 Please like and share our post too! 🙏

Exciting opportunity to join the ihop team!

ihop are looking for a Accredited Practising Dietitian / Research Assistant to join their team in working on a Phase III Clinical Trial evaluating the effect of an exercise and dietary intervention versus usual care in Queensland women with metastatic breast cancer

If you have strong communication and organisation skills, can work autonomously, and have a caring and compassionate nature they would love you to apply --> Check out the details here http://bit.ly/ihop_apd

Junior front-end developers needed at Xyris (developers of the Foodworks software) - 2 x 6 month positions available.

Xyris is looking for two junior front-end developers to join our development team. We offer a fun, inclusive and team-oriented culture. This is an opportunity for you to be exposed to the development of a complex and interesting front-end, using the latest technologies, all while being mentored by skilled and experienced developers.

This short-term position, based in the Brisbane CBD, starts Friday 7 July 2023 and runs to 15 December 2023. Interviews commence 19 June 2023. The salary is $55,000 per annum plus superannuation, paid fortnightly. We provide a flexible work environment with Tuesdays and Thursdays as optional work-from-home days.

Although this position ceases on 15 December 2023, you’ll accrue annual and sick leave entitlements while working with us as a full-time employee.

About us
Xyris is the leader in the Australia New Zealand nutrition software space, with over 30 years in business. Our Foodworks software for nutrition professionals is widely used in hospitals, universities, and private clinics as well as in food manufacturing companies.

Our diet tracking app for consumers, Easy Diet Diary, is used by thousands every day. We’ve developed many iterations of our products to create an amazing experience for our users who are analysing diets, recipes and meal plans and working with nutrition
labelling of food products.

Is this position for you?
This position is suitable for you if you:
• Have completed (or have nearly completed) a degree in IT, computer science or a relevant branch of engineering
• Have a few personal programming projects to show us.
• Are able to work full-time.
• Have some existing experience with Typescript (or JS), React, HTML and CSS.
• Feel comfortable asking questions and getting help.

About the role:
We're currently rebuilding our cloud-based product offerings to enhance scalability, introduce new features, and integrate with our free mobile app, Easy Diet Diary. We’re using the latest technologies, rebuilding our existing front-end in Typescript (React). In this position, you’ll be focussing on building features and UI in the Foodworks project. You’ll be working in and learning the latest technologies and methodologies within an established and stable company. Our team is friendly, enthusiastic and energetic, and you’ll be mentored by skilled and experienced developers.
We’ll ensure that the work given to you matches your skill level so that you’re challenged and learning new things every day. We don’t ‘bubble wrap’ our junior developers – your code and your work will make a big difference to the production application.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Front-end development
• Code reviews

The tech stack you will work in includes:
• Typescript/React front-end
• GitLab

If you want to work with a friendly team, have opportunities to upskill with the latest technologies, and make a real and positive impact on the health outcomes of people in Australia and New Zealand, then you’ve found the right position.

We look forward to hearing from you! To apply for this job, please submit your resume to [email protected]. A cover letter would be appreciated. If you have questions, feel free to give us a call at 07 3223 5300.

SUPERVISORS ON CLINICAL PLACEMENT - would you like to be part of an Honours research study exploring how behaviour change skills are used in dietetics practice and taught to students on placement?

This study will involve one-on-one interviews via Microsoft Teams with a duration of 20-30 minutes. There are no restrictions on which universities you supervise students from, or whether your work is inpatient or outpatient. By participating in the study, you will go in the draw to win 1 of 2 $100 Coles group gift cards.

If you are interested in participating, please email [email protected]. Bookings are open from now until the 6th of May.

To maintain your privacy and the privacy of others, please do not disclose personally-identifying information about yourself or others as part of this post.

📢 CALLING ALL DIETITIANS!🚩We need your advice💬Complete this 5-10min survey to help encourage emerging dietitians to pursue the fantastic range of career pathways available to them! Please share amongst your dietetics colleagues – WAND Research Team🪄
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Workforce_advice_ND_online

Congratulations to Rachel Farrell, Kristin Gomes and Emily McCaul, recognised for academic and professional excellence at tonight’s School of Health Sciences and Social Work awards. Well done to both (soon to be) graduates.

Dear Students
To understand how COVID-19 is impacting placements and their vaccination requirements. See the following webinar link.

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/griffithhealth/posts/3172338076327622

Health students – placements and vaccine information session Helping to build a healthier tomorrow

Simply Nutrition Dietitians are looking for a private practice dietitian to join their team. Applications close 3rd August, 2021. See more information here: https://www.simplynutritiondietitians.com.au/employment.html

Employment Position: Accredited Practising Dietitian

Dear Colleagues
Prof Liz Isenring is looking to expand LINC Nutrition business. She has a few opportunities coming up that she'll be discussing during an info night and will be taking EOIs. Please see info in this link. https://smartcoach7.lpages.co/lincbizpresentation/

Dr Liz BIZ PRESENTATION If you are self-motivated, passionate about health and wellness, looking for an opportunity to help others live a healthier life... and would you like to make a bigger impact and make more money doing it? Then we invite you to join us on the 8th June, it could be just what you are looking for.

Dear N&D network - Griffith are seeking nominations from international graduates suitable for the “Outstanding International Alumnus” award. Nominees must have at least 5 years work experience since finishing their degree.

Nominations will be assessed on alignment with the broad selection criteria outlined below:

Sustained remarkable success in, and contribution to, their chosen industry/profession, showcased through professional positions, professional standing and recognition, as well as through industry developments, publications, presentations etc.

Substantial contribution to the community at local, state, national or international levels. This may be part of employment in their chosen profession or, working as a volunteer in the charitable sector or in other ways.

An outstanding character with demonstrable attributes in alignment with the values of Griffith University as outlined in the Griffith ‘Statement of Values and Commitments’

Nominations are due 5pm on Monday 3rd May, so if you, (or someone you know) fits the criteria, please let us know in the comments.

Anybody interested in acquiring level 1 ISAK qualifications; see below for a link to a course running at USC during March 19-21, 2021.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/isak-level-1-anthropometry-course-tickets-119555300121



Hope everyone is well



Gaz

ISAK Level 1 Anthropometry Course ISAK Anthropometry Accreditation Level 1

New-grad private prac. position with Australian Dietitian

Commencing with 4 hours a week. The successful applicant will have full support to start work including admin support, a booking service, resources, IT, booking system – the works. Scope to expand...For more information contact: [email protected] or visit https://australiandietitian.com/

Intern Position - Eat Smart Nutrition

FYI - Job Opportunity. Healthy Lifestyles Australia

Job opportunity - Permanent HP3 level dietitian position being advertised at Mater. Closing date for applications is Sunday 14 June 2020.

www.mater.org.au/CMSPages/GetFile.aspx?nodeguid=e784d63b-05e5-46e7-a208-2b9de6512ad1&lang=en-AU

www.mater.org.au

Congratulations to Emma, Blake Palmer, Henriette Mellish, Courtney, Billy Tsang and Julie for completing their BND(Hon) today. Even a global pandemic couldn’t stop you!

A huge congratulations to Tara Diversi on becoming President of the DAA. This is a significant achievement for both Tara and Griffith, as Tara becomes the first Griffith graduate dietitian to lead the professional association. Well done Tara, we're very proud of your achievements.

Do you play golf, or know someone who does?

Researchers at Griffith University and the University of Sydney are conducting a short (~10 min) survey exploring the perceived effects of cannabidiol (CBD) in golfers.

We are looking for individuals aged ≥18 y who play golf. You do not need to know about or have used CBD to participate.

Participation is voluntary and all responses will remain anonymous. The study has been approved by Griffith University and the University of Sydney's Human Research Ethics Committees (GU Project ID: 2019/795, USyd Project ID: 2019/657).

Please follow this link to complete the survey or to find out more:
https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=CPKLT4C3X4

Perceived efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD): A cross-sectional online survey of golfers You are invited to take part in a research study exploring the perceived effects of cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from the Cannabis plant, in a convenience sample of golfers, in and outside Australia.

Dear Alumni - we have had the following request from Caitlin Knapper for anyone willing to lend a hand:

To whom it may concern, As a Griffith University, MND graduate in 2016, I am reaching out to see if you can share the mission of Foodbank Queensland with your students. We are currently seeking volunteers on a very quick turn around time to join us at Fareshare Morningside to process a large donation of green-beans to save them from spoiling. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about the food-relief work that Foodbank Queensland conducts and tour the Fareshare kitchen, the largest charity kitchen in the southern hemisphere. This is a short turn around with volunteers needed on Thursday and Friday this week. Your support with this request is greatly appreciated, Students can use this link to register their interest http://bit.ly/2JlkLEa or contact caitlin directly - [email protected]

Green Bean Machine Tickets, Thu 11th Jul - Fri 12th Jul 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Humanitix Foodbank Queensland have received an incredible donation of green beans this week, but we need your help to make the most of them. Join us and our partners, FareShare at their kitchen to help us process the mountain of fresh beans so they don’t go to waste. We need you to help us top and tail the ...

Dr Phil Bellinger, is looking for healthy, active males and females to participate in a research study.

The study is assessing the reliability and validity of a ground-breaking method of estimating an individual's muscle fibre type composition (ratio of fast and slow twitch muscle fibres) by using a novel, non-invasive technique. This information could be used in athletic and clinical situations to assist talent identification, performance prediction and training prescription to name just a few.

Please see the flyer attached for details and contact Dr Phil Bellinger should you wish to participate or find out more information.

Hi all,

Applications are open for 2 Remote clinical dietitian positions (Mt Isa and Longreach QLD).

See link to job description and how to apply:
https://nwrh.applynow.net.au/jobs/106420-dietitian-mount-isa-and-longreach

Please share amongst your contacts of whom might be interested.

Regards
GUNandD Team

Last week (Nutrition Society Conference) I had the pleasure to chat with Kiah Peterie. Kiah has been doing some wonderful things in the north of the country. I asked Kiah to answer a couple of questions to tell us a little more about her journey since graduation. Here is Kiah's response (and some awesome pics). For anyone else wanting to share your stories, feel free to get in touch. We love hearing about the impact you're making...

1. Tell us what you remember about your program and your cohort?
I graduated from the Masters In Nutrition and Dietetics in 2015 (I believe I was in the final Masters cohort). We had a mixture of Masters and Bachelor students finish the final two years together. It was a great group of people and I had a lot of fun during my time at Griffith University.

2. What have you been doing since graduation?
After graduation I worked for a short time at Cairns Hospital where I had done my final placement. I then moved into private practice for a little over a year working in GP clinics, an indigenous medical service and a private hospital. It was a really varied role and I got the chance to work out what I was really interested in, and passionate about.

3. Tell me about your current role?
Currently I am working in the Northern Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service in Far North Queensland in an Allied Health Rural Generalist Trainee Position (AHRGTP). The AHRGTPs are positions that are aimed to support early career professionals in gaining rural generalist capabilities. It involves a funded study component and dedicated study time, similar to a rural generalist medical training pathway, as well as a service development project.

I am based on Thursday Island with a senior dietitian and we provide inpatient and food services to Thursday Island and Bamaga Hospital, outreach services to 20 distinct communities across the Northern Peninsula Area and the Outer Islands of the Torres Strait and community and health promotion activities across the district. It is a varied and unique position that I really enjoy and find incredibly rewarding.

4. What advice would you give those currently studying dietetics?
Be open-minded and try to get exposure to a variety of areas and roles.

Megan Rattray discusses her research on patients perspectives of eating after colorectal surgery. Well done Megan!

Great to see Dr Rati Jani - GU alumnus - present at the Nutrition Society of Australia meeting. Now doing great things at The University of Canberra.

Congratulations Melanie! Well deserved.

We won!!! I was so shocked! Up against so many amazing Dietitians, but just love what we do. It’s such a privilege. I couldn’t have done it without my AMAZING team - Brittany, Gabby, Amy, Kathlene, Kayla and Lee. Thank you for all your hard work and passion helping women to conceive and have healthy babies.