Dietitian - Grade 2

**Alfred Health**

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
- **Grade 2 Dietitian - Cystic Fibrosis and Respiratory Medicine**:

- **Fixed-term position (12mths from October 2025)**:

- ** 0.5EFT (38hrs per fortnight)**:

- ** Based at The Alfred Hospital**:

- ** Great Staff benefits**

**About the Team**

Alfred Health’s Dietetics and Nutrition Department provides an integrated nutrition and dietetic service at The Alfred, Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals. The joint Nutrition Department is comprised of approximately 48EFT and 70 staff members. It is organised into 8 clinical streams and provides a 7-day service. Using evidence-based, patient-centred care it provides clinical expertise to Alfred Health’s patients during their healthcare journey, including the prevention and treatment of malnutrition and the optimisation of nutritional wellbeing and recovery through tailored, specialised nutrition therapy.**About the Role**

Alfred Health’s Dietetic and Nutrition Department is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Grade 2 Dietitian to join their busy clinical department. The Grade 2 Dietitian will be responsible for the ongoing provision of nutrition and dietetic services to their allocated units, which includes cystic fibrosis and general respiratory. The role works closely with Senior Dietitians to promote and develop nutrition services through teamwork, collaboration, innovation and communication. Student education, supervision of Grade 1 Dietitians and Nutrition Assistants and active participation in quality and/or research activities are integral to this role.

**Skills & Experience Required**
- At least 3 years post-graduate experience in a hospital setting.
- Eligibility for membership of Dietitians Australia and the APD credentialing program.
- Excellent communication skills, proficiency in nutrition education and basic computer skills.
- Experience in cystic fibrosis and/or respiratory medicine is desirable but not essential.

**Benefits**
- Generous salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia.
- Discounted heath insurance.
- Access to health and well-being incentives.
- Onsite fitness facilities (The Alfred Hospital).
- Child Care Services (The Alfred Hospital).
- Close to shops, public transport and Fawkner Park.

**Any queries please contact Caroline Kratzing, Deputy Manager Dietetics & Nutrition, Alfred Health on 0419 770 055.**

**Applications close at 11.00 pm on Monday 13th of October 2025**

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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