Dietitian - Grade 2

Dietitian

• Location: Joan Kirner Women's & Children's Hospital
• Employment Type: Part-Time (60.8 hours/fortnight), Fixed Term (until January 2027)
• Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Dietitians for an 0.8 EFT temporary, Grade 2 Dietitian at Joan Kirner Hospital for 12 months (parental leave backfill from January 2026).

Key Responsibilities:

The primary workload for this role is in the Newborn Services Unit and Children's Ward.

In addition, this workload encompasses a component of built-in leave cover to the Joan Kirner Dietetics team, which could include Maternity Inpatients/Outpatients and Paediatric Outpatients. As a result, this role will require inpatient and outpatient delivery to the Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.

This role requires the successful candidate to work with those with complex needs, providing multidisciplinary care and working side by side in clinics with the medical and allied health team. It will involve working within our Newborn Services Developmental Care Team, which has the potential to include quality improvement projects.

In addition to Paediatrics, this role will include some Gestational Diabetes group sessions, and a small workload in our Better @ Home Adult Endocrinology Telehealth Diabetes service. This 0.8 EFT role has the capacity to be split into a job share role.

Job share applicants are welcome to apply (also open to 2 applicants undertaking this role in 6-month blocks).

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.

About You:

• Must have, or be currently eligible for, membership of Dietitians Australia.
• Must have suitable clinical experience. This role is not suitable for new graduates - graduates need not apply.
• Good organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Relish a busy workload juggling several competing demands
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Can work independently and within a well-developed multi-disciplinary team.

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?

If you're passionate about providing Best nutritional Care, we'd love to hear from you. 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 9 December 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:

Name: Tamara Sherry & Vicky Saunders

Title: Grade 3 Paediatric Dietitian - Joan Kirner

Phone:

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.