Senior Dietitian

GRADE 3 SENIOR DIETITIAN – Eating Disorders

Permanent Part-Time role (2 days per week with possibility of additional hours)Based at Box Hill Hospital, with willingness to travel to other EH sites as requiredOpportunity to join a large, friendly, supportive and dynamic dietetics department Share your clinical and leadership expertise in a growing service

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 position has become available within the Eastern Health dietetics team for a Grade 3 Senior Dietitian, with broad-ranging clinical experience, including eating disorders. The successful applicant will work as directed, as part of the team of dietitians providing service to Eastern Health primarily at Box Hill Hospital, but there may be a need/opportunity for travel to other Eastern Health sites. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join the Dietetics leadership team at Eastern Health. Our team is made up of Dietitians working in multidisciplinary teams across the Continuum of Care in Acute, Sub-acute, Ambulatory and Residential Aged Care settings. 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:

QUALIFICATIONS

· Eligible for membership of Dietitians Australia and the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program.

· Participation in Accredited Practising Dietitian program of DA or ability to demonstrate that equivalence to APD requirements are maintained on an annual basis.

Essential

· Minimum of seven years practical experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

· Extensive clinical experience in the nutritional management of patients with eating disorders

· Experience in supervision of staff and students.

· Demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership and specialist knowledge in eating disorders.

· Demonstrated ability to undertake professional supervision and promote professional competence of other dietetic staff.

· Demonstrated dietetic research and quality improvement skills including a strategic approach to planning and development, data analysis and project management.

· High level of communication and interpersonal skills that promote team-work and a proven ability to relate effectively to people at all levels in the organisation.

· High level written skills with demonstrated ability in policy and procedure development and implementation, and submission writing.

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 teamsCommitment 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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Job Posting End Date: 06/12/2025

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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

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