Dietitian Grade 2

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• Grade 2 Dietitian, Casual  

• Available now 

• Located across all sites: Austin Hospital in Heidelberg, Heidelberg Repatriation Centre in Heidelberg, Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre in Kew 

• Pay range as per  AJ1-AJ4  classification: $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  

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dietitian who really wants to work at Austin Health. You will get exposure to multiple clinical areas with the added benefit of support and opportunities that working in our large and dynamic department brings.  

We are looking for someone with a dietetic experience amongst a range of clinical areas. This position is available now and has arisen due to internal staff movement. We are ideally looking for someone who has availability at least 3 days per week.  

Your work will be primarily at the Austin site (acute care) but you may be required to work at the Repatriation (sub-acute) and Talbot (rehab) sites at times. Clinical work areas include renal, general medicine, spinal, respiratory, neurosurgery, cardiology, stroke, neurology, endocrinology, ICU, GI surgery, gastroenterology, ENT, liver transplant, medical oncology, radiotherapy, haematology, geriatric medicine. rehabilitation, general paediatrics, paediatric eating disorders, adult mental health and eating disorders.   

Once you are working here and immersed in our team, you will have opportunity to apply for other roles that arise internally. 

About you  

You will have excellent communication skills and 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 will:  

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

• Have experience in a range of clinical areas and settings, particularly oncology and surgery  

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

• Be enthusiastic, self-motivated, reflective and willing to learn  

• Be hardworking with exemplar organisational skills including efficient workload management and ability to prioritise  

• Have experience working with hospital food service staff, systems and processes.   

• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to 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. 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 manager: Amy McNeilly, Workforce Operations Lead Dietitian, Work days Mon – Thur. Amy.mcneilly@austin.org.au, 03 94965011.

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

Application closing date: Sunday 6 September 2026

To apply for this position, please attach  

• Resume   

• Cover letter (Maximum 2 pages)  

• Minimum of 2 professional referees 

• Proof of dietetic qualifications  

• Proof of covid vaccination  

• Working with children check