Dietitian - Geriatric Evaluation and Management

**Title**:Dietitian - Geriatric Evaluation and Management**:

- Requisition ID: 4131
- Location: Wantirna, VIC, AU, 3152 Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
- Job Posting Date: 11 Aug 2025

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**Dietitian
- Grade 2 GEM**
- Permanent part-time | 48 hours a fortnight | Enjoy work-life balance
- Wantirna Health | Café and carparking on site | GEM caseload
- Expand your clinical expertise through a diverse caseload and professional development
- Are you a qualified & passionate Dietitian looking for a new challenge?_ _Come join us at Eastern Health_

**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 statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

**About the role**

West Ward is a great innovative ward with a dedicated team working closely with GEM patients to provide the care they need while supporting their journey back into the community.

A position has become available within the Eastern Health dietetics team for a Permanent Part-Time Grade 2 Dietitian. The successful dietitian will work as directed, as part of the team of dietitians providing services to Eastern Health, at Wantirna Health. Our team is made up of Dietitians working in Multidisciplinary teams. We have a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and research, mentoring and staff support through regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will possess:

- Eligible for membership of the Dietitians Australia (DA) and the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program
- Holder of a current Driver’s Licence
- Well consolidated post-graduate experience, particularly in sub-acute
- Demonstrated multidisciplinary teamwork skills
- Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop evidence based and innovative dietetic services
- Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of research and quality improvement activities
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and education
- Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the _Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice)_. Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment._

**What we offer**

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals

**Next Steps**

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

**Good to know**:

- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.

Please

Contact Person: Jo McKinstry, Dietetics & Rehabilitation Manager

Contact Number: 0466 781 936

Job Posting End Date: 11/10/25

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

**Our Values in Action**:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day