Dietitians Association of Australia seeking Council members for new Australian Dietetics Council
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is a not-for-profit, professional member association representing dietitians, student dietitians and associate members (nutritionists and nutrition scientists). DAA is responsible for the accreditation of university dietetic programs (currently 16) across Australia.
In addition, DAA is authorised to act as a Skills Assessing Authority to administer the recognition of overseas dietetic qualifications program on behalf of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and the Dept of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
A number of emerging issues: the impending National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for Health Professions by the Australian Government; the dramatically increasing number of dietetic programs (from 7 programs to 16 in the past decade) and a desire to improve the sustainability and ongoing quality of these DAA services has led to the introduction of the Australian Dietetics Council (ADC), a new Council for accreditation and recognition services that will provide high level advice to the DAA Board on issues relating to accreditation and recognition services.
We are seeking three external members to sit on this Council. One of the external members will ideally be a professional Education Representative. This person will bring a broader professional education perspective and have an understanding of the three stages of education: undergraduate, post graduate and continuing professional development..
The Council will meet approx 4 times a year (probably two face to face meetings and two by teleconference). DAA meets all travel/phone costs incurred. Although we do not pay members of the Council as such, external members are offered a ‘sitting fee’ in line with the Federal Government’s Remuneration and Allowances for Holders of Part Time Public Office.
For further information go to www.daa.asn.au >> News and Events >> Australian Dietetic Council or use this link http://www.daa.asn.au/index.asp?PageID=2145871135. The relevant documents are Accreditation and Recognition Services Synopsis, Australian Dietetics Council Terms of Reference and Australian Dietetics Council Selection Criteria.
Inquiries can be directed to Fiona Engeler, Recognition and Accreditation Coordinator on 02 6163 5200 or via fengeler@daa.asn.au.
Applications for the dietetic positions have closed. Applications for the non-dietetic positions close 22 May.
In addition, DAA is authorised to act as a Skills Assessing Authority to administer the recognition of overseas dietetic qualifications program on behalf of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and the Dept of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
A number of emerging issues: the impending National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for Health Professions by the Australian Government; the dramatically increasing number of dietetic programs (from 7 programs to 16 in the past decade) and a desire to improve the sustainability and ongoing quality of these DAA services has led to the introduction of the Australian Dietetics Council (ADC), a new Council for accreditation and recognition services that will provide high level advice to the DAA Board on issues relating to accreditation and recognition services.
We are seeking three external members to sit on this Council. One of the external members will ideally be a professional Education Representative. This person will bring a broader professional education perspective and have an understanding of the three stages of education: undergraduate, post graduate and continuing professional development..
The Council will meet approx 4 times a year (probably two face to face meetings and two by teleconference). DAA meets all travel/phone costs incurred. Although we do not pay members of the Council as such, external members are offered a ‘sitting fee’ in line with the Federal Government’s Remuneration and Allowances for Holders of Part Time Public Office.
For further information go to www.daa.asn.au >> News and Events >> Australian Dietetic Council or use this link http://www.daa.asn.au/index.asp?PageID=2145871135. The relevant documents are Accreditation and Recognition Services Synopsis, Australian Dietetics Council Terms of Reference and Australian Dietetics Council Selection Criteria.
Inquiries can be directed to Fiona Engeler, Recognition and Accreditation Coordinator on 02 6163 5200 or via fengeler@daa.asn.au.
Applications for the dietetic positions have closed. Applications for the non-dietetic positions close 22 May.
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