Dietitian Grade 2

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

Are you a passionate Dietitian ready to make a real difference? Join our team as a Dietitian Grade 2 on a part-time, fixed-term (0.60 EFT / 45.6 hours per fortnight) basis until August 2026, based at Dandenong Hospital with travel to other Monash Health sites when required.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, patient-focused professional who is eager for a rewarding challenge. In this role you will provide Dietetic services within Monash Health Adult Inpatient services and clinics with the aim of improving patient outcome and/or facilitating discharge.

You will actively contribute to the Nutrition and Dietetic and multidisciplinary teams by providing best practice clinical care, sharing knowledge and participating in teaching and supervision of students (undergraduates and/or postgraduates), mentoring and/or supervision, research and quality project activities, food service and administrative responsibilities and portfolios as delegated.  

About Us:

You will work collaboratively with a fantastic group of people who are inclusive, passionate and share a vision to provide excellent, evidence-based care for patients and their families. We are a well networked team who are passionate about what we do.

About You:

To thrive in this role, you will bring the following:

• Experience in acute dietetics and enteral nutrition
• Demonstrated clinical reasoning and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication abilities, confidently supporting escalation of care and clearly outlining handover and discharge plans
• Demonstrates strong accountability while effectively working autonomously
• Demonstrated strength in group facilitation and group engagement

Mandatory requirements include: 

• Hold a Dietitians Australia accredited dietetics degree or hold a Dietitians Australia mutually recognised dietetics degree from New Zealand or have passed the Dietitians Dietetic Skills Recognition (DSR) process 
• Eligible for registration with the APD program with Dietitians Australia
• At least 2 years of relevant professional practice,
• 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 Raisa Shaikh on 0414 954 507.

• 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: 24 October, 2025