Dietitian Grade 2

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• Part time, fixed term opportunity working 24 hours per week across 3-4 days 

• Available from 28 September 2026 until 11 June 2027 

• Primary work allocation includes managing both adult and paediatric patients with eating disorders and general mental health conditions   

• Pay range as per AJ1-AJ4: $47.81 – $54.10 per 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 as part of the Paediatrics and Mental Health stream under the direction of the Senior Clinician stream leader. This stream includes services to the General Paediatric Unit, Child and Adolescent mental health service, Adult mental health service, Endocrinology service and the Ketogenic Diet Program. You will be working 24 hours per week, across 3-4 days and your roster must include a Friday. You will be primarily based on the Austin site but cross campus travel may be required. 

Your primary workload allocation will be managing patients with eating disorders and general mental health conditions in both adult and paediatric populations in the inpatient setting, and your caseload may also include outpatient clinics and general paediatrics. Your workload allocation may vary according to operational needs across the stream and the department. 

About you 

As the Grade 2 Dietitian you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with 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:

• Sound clinical nutrition knowledge in managing patients with eating disorders and general mental health conditions in both adult and paediatric populations 

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and to work effectively in a team environment.       

• Demonstrated high-level communication skills.       

• Effective counselling skills and commitment to patient-centred care.       

• Demonstrated organisational skills, efficient workload management and ability to prioritise.        

• Demonstrated understanding of hospital food service systems and how to work effectively with food service staff.  

To apply for this position, please attach:

• Resume which includes a minimum of 2 professional referees 

• Cover letter (maximum two pages) 

• Proof of dietetic qualifications  

• Proof of COVID vaccination  

• Working with Children Check  

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. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring managers: Kellie Draffin – Paediatrics and Mental Health Stream Leader at Kellie.Sraffin@austin.org.au or 9496 5011 or Shea Godsil – Senior Clinician at Shea.Dodsil@austin.org.au or 9496 5011.

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

Application closing date: Monday 29 June 2026