Dietitian Grade 2

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• Great opportunity for an experienced Grade 1 or existing Grade 2 Dietitian to utilise and expand on their clinical skills in the care of Oncology, Surgical, Palliative and Home Enteral Nutrition patients.  

• Full time, Fixed term 40 hours per week (38+ADO)

• Start date: 1/6/2026 end date: 12/2/2027 

• Primary work allocation includes Radiation Oncology, Head and Neck Surgery, Palliative Care, and Home Enteral Nutrition 

• Main location is Austin Hospital in Heidelberg 

• Pay range per HSU4 MSAV AJ1-AJ4 classification: $47.81 – $54.10/hour + salary packaging + super + higher qualification allowance if applicable.  

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Nutrition and Dietetics Department 

The Nutrition and Dietetics Department is part of the Allied Health division, which employs over 1,000 health professionals across 27 disciplines, broadly known as the therapies and sciences, who work as key members of the multidisciplinary team aiming to provide the best outcomes for patients via preventing, diagnosing and treating a range of healthcare conditions.  

Our department has around 55 staff members across three sites - Austin (acute care), Repat (sub-acute care) and Talbot (rehabilitation), providing services to inpatients, outpatients and home & community programs. We operate as one department and come together for staff meetings and continuing education. Our work environment is vibrant and fast paced and we are a friendly and supportive team. We have many highly skilled and experienced dietitians who lead our clinical teams - specialist medicine, oncology, surgical/ICU/gastro, paediatrics and mental health, sub-acute and ambulatory care, and portfolios - staff education, quality, research, student training, food service, nutrition support and workforce operations.  

About the role  

You will work under the direction of a Senior Clinician stream leader as part of the Oncology stream. This stream provides services to Haematology, Radiotherapy, Day Oncology, Palliative Care, and Head and Neck Surgery patients. You will care for Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) patients from these units, and a small number of NDIS HEN clients under the direction of senior HEN clinicians. You will work with Allied Health Assistants (AHA) to support the care of palliative care ward inpatients and HEN patients. 

The Oncology stream is dynamic, collaborative, and supportive, committed to excellence and patient-centred care. Your primary workload allocation will be Head and Neck Surgery, Radiotherapy, Palliative care and Home Enteral Nutrition. The oncology stream supervises student dietitians on clinical placement so you will be expected to provide supervisor support and/or be a ‘buddy’ dietitian as required.  

You will be primarily based at the Austin site, but cross campus travel may be required, and you may be required to undertake home visits or carer training offsite for HEN clients. Your workload allocation may vary according to operational needs across the stream and the department. 

 
About you 

You will have excellent communication, time management, and clinical skills. You will have a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset. 

  
To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:  

• At least three years' experience in a large, fast-paced hospital environment.    

• Experience in a range of clinical areas and settings including nutrition support 

• Good problem-solving skills, resourcefulness and ability to work independently   

• Enthusiasm, self-motivation, ability to reflect and willingness to learn   

• Exemplary work ethic and organisational skills including efficient workload management and ability to prioritise    

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully advocate for patients and create positive working relationships  

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Jacqui Bailey, Senior Dietitian at Jacqui.bailey@austin.org.au, (03) 9496 5011.

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the  position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Sunday 10 May 2026

To apply for this position, please attach:  

• Resume (maximum 3 pages) 

• Cover letter addressing key selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)   

• Minimum of 2 professional referees  

• Proof of dietetic qualifications   

• Proof of covid vaccination