Dietitian Grade 3
Heatherton, VIC, AU, 3202
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Dietitian Grade 3 | Part-time (70 hours per fortnight / 0.9 EFT) | Ongoing | Kingston Centre - Heatherton
A Day in the Life
Join us as a Grade 3 Dietitian and play a key leadership role in shaping nutrition care across Kingston Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your clinical and leadership skills while working alongside an inclusive, passionate team committed to delivering exceptional, evidence-based care.
As a respected senior clinician, you will use your advanced clinical expertise and leadership skills to:
- Champion the profile of dietetics and advocate for excellence in nutrition care across Kingston Centre
- Build strong partnerships with senior medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to optimise patient outcomes
- Inspire and support research, innovation and meaningful quality improvement initiatives
- Mentor and develop Grade 1 and Grade 2 Dietitians, fostering clinical excellence and person-centred care
- Work collaboratively with the leadership team to cultivate a positive, supportive culture focused on growth, learning and accountability
Whether you're an experienced Grade 3 Dietitian looking to broaden your leadership experience or an accomplished Grade 2 ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you. We'll provide the support, mentoring and guidance you need to succeed in your transition to Grade 3.
About Us
Join Monash Health's Nutrition and Dietetics team and take the next step in your leadership career. Based at Kingston Centre (Rehabilitation and Aged Care), you'll provide expert clinical leadership across our service while working alongside an experienced and highly connected team of Senior Dietitians.
We are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and creating a workplace where our people thrive. With a supportive team culture, strong collaboration, and a commitment to continuous learning, you'll be empowered to make a real difference for both our patients and your colleagues.
About You
To thrive in this role you will bring:
- Preferably at least seven years' experience providing clinical dietetic care to acute and/or subacute inpatients
- Demonstrated experience in delivering clinical education and providing high-quality clinical supervision
- A passion for developing others, with excellent organisational skills and a warm, engaging communication style
- The ability to lead by example, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and deliver high-quality, evidence-based dietetic care
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to foster a collaborative team culture that supports continuous learning, professional growth, and excellence in patient care
Mandatory Requirements
- A Dietitians Australia-accredited dietetics degree, or a Dietitians Australia mutually recognised dietetics degree from New Zealand, or successful completion of the Dietitians Australia Dietetic Skills Recognition (DSR) process
- Hold, or be working towards, postgraduate qualifications
- Eligibility for full membership with Dietitians Australia and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
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 this opportunity further, please reach out to:
- Alison Stewart, Manager of Nutrition and Dietetics on 0414 308 645 (between 14/07/26 to 15/7/26 or 16/7/2026 to 27/7/26)
- Karen McDougall, Senior Clinician Dietitian on 0487 852 209
- Sheree Phillips, Acting Head of Profession on 0472 860 989
Position Description documents can be found here.
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
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.
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: 21 July, 2026.