Dietitian - Grade 2 - Renal @ Mernda Community Hospital

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced dietitian to join the Dietetics team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role requires:

• An approved undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics from an accredited course, or

• An approved Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent qualification) followed by a postgraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics from an accredited course, or

• Completed the Dietetics Skills Recognition exam for overseas trained dietitians

• Current National Police and Working with Children History Check.

• The Staff Immunisation Questionnaire must be completed by all new employees as part of the mandatory on-boarding process.

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience

The role promotes best practice in service provision to clients at the Northern Health renal service and will be responsible for overseeing service provision across the continuum of care including the inpatient dialysis unit (IDU), satellite dialysis centres and renal outpatient clinics. This position will work closely with the multidisciplinary team including medical staff, Renal Service Manager, Managers of the dialysis satellites, IDU and home training, program co coordinators, renal nursing and technical staff, allied health clinicians and other relevant operational staff within the renal service team to deliver high quality dietetic services

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of adult renal nutrition across a range of settings (pre-dialysis, satellite dialysis, home dialysis, renal transplantation, renal inpatients and outpatients)

• Well-developed interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills that facilitate an ability to work effectively

• An ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and provide staff/ community education

• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Commitment to ongoing professional development

• Competent computer skills particularly in word processing and Internet use, and the ability to learn dedicated software

• Understanding of the cultural diversity of the community

• Current Victorian Driver License

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Rachael Evans, Associate Director Dietetics

Applications close 26 November 2025

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.