Dietitian - GEM and Residential Aged Care

Requisition ID: 4522

Location:
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128

Job Posting Date: 29 Sept 2025

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Dietitian- Grade 2 GEM and Residential Aged Care

• Fixed-term full time | 40 hours a week | 5 weeks' leave + monthly day off
• Wantirna Health | Café and carparking on site | GEM and Residential Aged Care 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

A parental leave cover position has become available within the Eastern Health dietetics team for a Grade 2 Dietitian working in West Ward and Murrenda aged care. West Ward is an 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; the Murrenda Residential Aged Care Home provide care for people with complex medical and psychogeriatric care needs.

As a dietitian who is passionate about making a difference, you will work as part of the team of dietitians providing services to Eastern Health, predominantly across West Ward and Murrenda aged care, at Wantirna Health. 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

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

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.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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Contact Person: Jo Englezos, Director Dietetics

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Job Posting End Date: 15th October 2025

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