Dietitian

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Western Health Full time

Requisition No: 5197
- Executive Division: Operations
- Division: Allied Health
- Program: Allied Health Dietetics
- Department: Allied Health Dietetics
- Enterprise Agreement: Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists
- Job Function: Allied Health Professionals
- Project:

- **Location**:Footscray and Sunshine Hospital
- **Employment Type**: Casual
- **Salary**:Grade 2 AJ4

**About the role**

Applications are invited from suitably experienced dietitians for a casual Grade 2 Dietitian from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic dietitian to join a cohesive and integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, research and professional development. Must have, or be currently eligible for, membership of Dietitians Australia.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Will primarily include inpatient adult acute and subacute, including medical, surgical and oncology units and may include weekend shifts.
- Final workload will be dependent on the skill mix of the successful applicant.

**About you**:

- Must have suitable clinical experience. This role is **not** suitable for new graduates.
- Have minimum 2 years clinical experience in acute medical, surgical & oncology units.
- Require good organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Relish a busy workload juggling several competing demands
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Position Description

**About Western Health**

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

**Why join us?**

**Compensation and benefits**
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

**Learning and development opportunities**
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

**Community impact and inclusion**
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

**Organisational culture and environment**
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

**Ready to make an impact?**

Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
- If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying._

**Closing date**:11:59pm on 26 August 2025.

**Enquiries**: For further information about this role, contact Kathryn Pierce (Manager of Nutrition) on 0438 599 273.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.


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