Dietitian - Community Rehabilitation Program

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

Grade 2 Dietitian - Community Rehabilitation Program

  • Fixed-term, part-time | 22.8 hours per week until January 2026
  • Based in Wantirna | Car parking available | Close to shops
  • Goal-based rehabilitation | Versatile patient loads | Be valued for what you do

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical, and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers, and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Our commitment is to work collaboratively to achieve a healthier future.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced dietitian to join our Community Rehab team to cover 19 weeks of long service leave. The role is part-time, primarily based at Wantirna Health, but may require work at other rehab sites. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team focusing on short-term rehab with clients in their homes, at our centre, or via telehealth. Your caseload will include conditions such as malnutrition, wounds, diabetes, and post-stroke care. You will manage your clinical work independently but will have support from a senior dietitian and team leader.

About you

To be successful, you will possess:

Eligibility for practicing membership with Dietitians Australia (DA) and the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) programHighly developed interpersonal skillsA strong commitment to high-quality careAbility to set relevant short-term rehabilitation goals with clientsAbility to work effectively as part of a diverse team

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination guidelines as per the Australian Immunisation Handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal influenza vaccination is mandatory, and employment is conditional on being up-to-date prior to commencement.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of Employee Benefits, including:

Diverse and engaging career opportunitiesFriendly and supportive teamFlexible working hoursSalary packaging optionsCareer progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you are a good fit, have the necessary skills and qualities, and are eligible to work in Australia, apply online. We review all applications upon receipt and notify unsuccessful candidates. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview and will need to complete a paid National Police Check.

Additional Information

  • We are an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion within our community and team.
  • We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
  • As a child-safe organization, we embed child safety and wellbeing into our culture.
  • Vaccination and immunity screening for vaccine-preventable diseases are mandatory for this role.
  • Advertising may end before the closing date if suitable candidates are found.
  • We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.

If you are a current Eastern Health employee, please log in with your internal account to apply. For the position description, click here.

Contact Person: Merrin Thompson

Contact Number: 9881 1842

Contact Email: merrin.thompson@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 1/09/2025 (may close earlier if filled)

Secondary contacts: Lauren Fraser-McKelvie or Mel Heyen (0403 603 106)

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager or call the Talent Acquisition Team at (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1). For guidance, see the Candidate Guide.

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

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