Grade 2 Dietitian

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

Exciting opportunity at Peninsula Health

• Grade 2 Dietitian - ICU and Gastroenterology, 0.63 EFT (up to 0.74 EFT available), Fixed term until 18th September, Hours Per Fortnight)

• Classification range: *DIETITIAN GR 2 YR 1-4 (AJ 1-4) dependent on years of experience

Who We Are and What We Stand For:

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our mission is to ensure healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, and compassionate care. To realise this, we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing:

We are seeking an innovative and flexible Grade 2 Dietitian who has a passion for learning and evidence-based care to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. The position will be based at Frankston Hospital and cover at other Peninsula Health sites may be required. The primary workload will include providing a nutrition service to inpatients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and Gastroenterology specialities.

The Dietitian will work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing assessment, management plans and discharge planning strategies with the emphasis on achieving optimal outcomes for clients, as relevant to the specific client goals. This role works closely and collaboratively with Senior Dietitians to develop and evaluate nutrition services through teamwork, communication, and education. Student training and supervision are key components of this role. Opportunities to engage in relevant quality improvement work and professional development will be available. This is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding position, suited to a Dietitian with a commitment to best practice in integrated and multi-disciplinary care.

Key responsibilities are outlined in the Position Description

What You Need:

• Member, or eligible for membership of Dietitians Australia

• Recent clinical experience in an inpatient setting, with at least 3 years post-graduate experience including experience managing patients who require nutrition support (enteral and/or parenteral nutrition)

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor Grade 1 dietitians and/or students

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Conducts evidence-based practice and is committed to professional development

• Ability to be an effective team member

What Next:

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience Team on

If you are interested and would like more information please call Kate Lambell (Mon-Thurs) Head of Nutrition and Dietetics on

The role ceases advertising on Friday 26th September.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

*Please refer to salary circular for Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.