Dietitian G1 - Allied Health
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role
Are you a passionate Dietitian looking to make a real impact? We’re seeking a Grade 1 Dietitian to join our team on a full-time, ongoing basis (1.0 EFT / 80 hours per fortnight with ADO) at the Victorian Heart Hospital.
This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills and experience in this unique specialty that spans cardiac acute care, prevention and rehabilitation.
You’ll provide care to adult inpatients and outpatients across critical care, cardiology, and cardiac surgery in both public and private wards. The role also includes individual consultations, group facilitation in cardiac rehabilitation programs, and participation in research and quality initiatives.
About Us
This position is within the Nutrition and Dietetics Department that services Monash Medical Centre, Moorabbin Hospital and the Victorian Heart Hospital. We are a large, integrated and cohesive team that is empowered and supports each other to deliver patient-centred, effective and evidence-based care. We provide services across the patient continuum of care, including acute care, rehabilitation, and prevention. Monthly after-hours work (until 9pm) is required to support nutrition education within the cardiac rehabilitation program.
Travel and work across Monash Health sites will also be required.
About You
To thrive in this role, you will bring the following:
- Enthusiasm for chronic disease management
- Experience in acute dietetics (desirable)
- Demonstrated skills in individual nutrition counselling, motivational interviewing and outpatient clinic management
- Excellent facilitation skills for engaging delivery of group education
- Confident communication that enhances multidisciplinary teamwork
- Demonstrated clinical reasoning and prioritisation skills
Mandatory requirements of the role:
- Hold a Dietitians Australia (DA) accredited dietetics degree, or hold a DA mutually recognised dietetics degree from New Zealand, or have passed the Dietetic Skills Recognition (DSR) process
- Eligible for DA membership and Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) status
- Current Drivers Licence
In Return
As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
- Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
- Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
- Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
- Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
- Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
- Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging
At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Sheree Phillips - Manager, Nutrition & Dietetics on 0472 860 989.
Dietitian Gr 1 Position Description can be found here
Role Statement can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 11 December, 2025