Dietitian

Dietitian (Grade 1 or Grade 2)

• Box Hill & Eltham locations with Hybrid Working options
• Part time hours (0.5 EFT)
• Fixed-term maternity leave position for up to 9 months

Who are we?

healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life.

Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community.

Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual's needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Why work with us?

Although our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to positively impact our communities and those who need it most, the wellbeing of our employees is just as important.

When joining healthAbility's supportive, kind, caring and ethical culture, you are welcomed by multi-disciplinary teams passionate about the health and wellbeing of clients and communities, from prevention through to specialist care, and passionate about continually learning and building on their areas of expertise. We embrace this passion and are values driven, offering careers with meaning and environments that are flexible, evolving, creative and connected.

healthAbility is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.

The opportunity:

We are looking for a Dietitian with at least 3 years of experience to join our supportive and professional multidisciplinary team in a flexible part time capacity.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Provision of high-quality Dietetic services to all healthAbility clients from various funding sources.
• Active participation in regular interdisciplinary team meetings, service planning and reviews.
• Contribute to the development and innovation of integrated multidisciplinary service delivery models.
• Ensure that care services are accessible, culturally relevant and inclusive.

Our ideal candidate:

• 3 years or more of clinical experience in relevant areas preferably in a community health setting.
• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating group and individual programs.
• An understanding of chronic disease management and models which promote self-management.
• Ability to work with a high level of independence and autonomy and accountability.

Please apply here by submitting a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria with your CV.  Thank you for your time and interest and please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly. No agencies please.

Any enquiries can be made to Rebecca McIntosh, Team Lead and Senior Clinician Integrated Care

See the video to hear from our employees why this opportunity is much more than a job and how healthAbility offers careers with meaning.

This position closes on 30th of September 2025. Applications will be assessed as they are submitted commencing so please don't delay. This ad may close sooner if a suitable applicant is found.